The General Authority for Land and Sea Border Ports has completed extensive rehabilitation and development works at the Nasib Border Crossing between Syria and Jordan, improving infrastructure and upgrading essential facilities to enhance services and streamline movement for passengers and trucks.
Mohammad Zaidan, Director of the Public Relations Office at the crossing, said in a statement to SANA on Thursday that the development plan carried out over recent months “completely transformed the crossing”, after infrastructure was restored, arrival and departure halls renovated, and a new hall dedicated to tourist vehicles constructed.
He explained that the upgrades increased the crossing’s daily capacity from 10,000–13,000 travelers to 40,000, supported by expanded facilities and the introduction of modern electronic systems that speed up entry and exit procedures.
Zaidan noted that modifications to the freight yards boosted commercial movement by expanding and organizing lanes, raising the number of trucks passing through the crossing to more than 1,300 per day, reducing waiting times and facilitating the flow of goods between Syria and Jordan.
A civilian traveler, Mohammad Rateb Abdullah, said the improvements represent a clear shift from previous years, noting that services are better, infrastructure is more prepared, and procedures inside the crossing have become more cooperative and efficient.
The Nasib Border Crossing is considered one of the most important land gateways in the region due to its strategic position on the international highway linking the Levant with the Gulf states. For years, it has served as a main passage point for travelers and commercial freight, making it a central pillar for overland trade and the movement of goods between Syria, Jordan and regional markets.
