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Benchmarking Jordan’s Trade Role: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics Infrastructure, Geopolitical Position, and Regional Integration

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  • Ghazi A. Samawi

    (Management Sciences Department, Business School, German Jordanian University, Amman 11180, Jordan)

  • Omar M. Bwaliez

    (Management Sciences Department, Business School, German Jordanian University, Amman 11180, Jordan)

  • Metri F. Mdanat

    (Management Sciences Department, Business School, German Jordanian University, Amman 11180, Jordan)

Abstract

This benchmarking study situates Jordan’s trade indicators relative to comparators (Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) with descriptive analysis. Using indicators for port competitiveness, geopolitical stability, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation within a Modified Input–Process–Output framework, based on secondary data from conventional international indicators (“Fund for Peace Fragile States Index,” “Institute for Economics & Peace Global Peace Index,” “OECD Trade Facilitation Indicators,” “UN Comtrade Trade Volume Records, 2022–2023,” “UN Conference on Trade and Development Port Performance Scorecard,” and “World Bank Logistics Performance Index”). The outcomes of this analysis demonstrate that Jordan’s strengths in terms of institutional quality and geopolitical stability are countermanded by relatively poor digital technology adoption and governance of ports, and homogeneity in exports. Using M-IPO model and SWOT analysis, it was identified that specific actions are needed to improve Jordan’s trade performance, especially as a hub for regional logistics, including investment and facilitation of digital system adoption, commensurate infrastructure, and flexibility in governance.

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  • Ghazi A. Samawi & Omar M. Bwaliez & Metri F. Mdanat, 2025. "Benchmarking Jordan’s Trade Role: A Comparative Analysis of Logistics Infrastructure, Geopolitical Position, and Regional Integration," Economies, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-21, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jecomi:v:13:y:2025:i:10:p:282-:d:1760148
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