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Nasib–Jaber crossing: closed on 27 October, reopened on 28 October 2026

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Reviewed by Khaldoun Al-Khouli, General Manager

The crossing

Nasib closed on 27 October

On the morning of Tuesday 27 October 2026, Syria's General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs announced the closure of the Nasib crossing with Jordan, known as Jaber on the Jordanian side, and suspended passenger and truck traffic in both directions, citing security developments in Daraa governorate.

Hundreds of trucks and buses queued for about three kilometres near the Jaber border centre while the crossing was closed.

  • Passenger traffic suspended
  • Truck traffic suspended
  • Queue of about 3 km at Jaber

Reopening

Nasib reopened on 28 October

The crossing reopened on the morning of Wednesday 28 October, and passenger and goods traffic returned to normal, according to a statement by the border authority to the SANA news agency.

  • Reopened Wednesday morning
  • Passenger and goods traffic normal

What it means for you

What it means for your shipments

Road shipments from the Gulf to Syria through Nasib are moving as usual today, now that the crossing has reopened.

We follow each shipment with the carrier and tell its owner the arrival date. To check the status of your shipment, contact our office.

  • Road freight through Nasib moving
  • No effect on shipping movements
  • Arrival dates confirmed per shipment
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nasib crossing open now?

Yes. It reopened on the morning of 28 October 2026, and passenger and goods traffic returned to normal, according to the Syrian border authority.

Why was the crossing closed?

The Syrian border authority closed it on 27 October 2026, citing security developments in Daraa governorate after Jordanian air strikes in southern Syria.

Will my road shipment be late?

No. The crossing has reopened and traffic is back to normal, so your shipment will not be delayed.

Does the closure affect sea freight to Latakia and Tartous?

No. No shipping movement was affected; the closure concerned the Nasib land crossing only.

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