Abu Kamal is the last Syrian town on the Euphrates before the river enters Iraq, about 8 km from the Iraqi border. Requests for Abu Kamal are reviewed case by case, and MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air together with customs clearance in Syria.
The town sits on the right (west) bank of the Euphrates on its flood plain, about 130 km southeast of Deir ez-Zor and about 8 km from the Iraqi border. It belongs to Deir ez-Zor Governorate and had 42,510 residents in the 2004 census.
Its border position made it a commercial centre for the surrounding countryside and desert. The Al-Qa'im crossing links it to Iraq's Al Anbar Governorate, and most residents work in trade, with others in metalwork, carpentry and electrical crafts.
Abu Kamal at the point where the Euphrates leaves Syria for Iraq. Tap to enlarge the map×
Abu Kamal at the point where the Euphrates leaves Syria for Iraq.
Economy
Trade and farming in Abu Kamal
Abu Kamal is described as an important commercial and agricultural centre for the surrounding countryside and desert.
Most residents work in trade; others work in crafts such as metalwork, carpentry and electrical work.
Farming is pump-irrigated and limited in scale because the cultivable strip along the river is narrow.
Pomegranates, date palms, apricots and vegetables are the main crops.
Known for
Abu Kamal is known for
Cross-border trade with Iraq via Al-Qa'im
Pomegranates
Dates
Apricots
Freight access
Getting freight to Abu Kamal
From the Mediterranean, cargo for Abu Kamal can land at Tartus, about 662 km by road, or Latakia, about 674 km, followed by a long inland truck leg along the Euphrates. Nassib, the road entry from the Gulf and Jordan, is about 732 km away, and the nearest crossing with Turkey by road is Qamishli, about 363 km; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. Figures are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 732 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Qamishli): about 363 km
Port of Latakia: about 674 km
Port of Tartous: about 662 km
Distances are approximate road distances calculated from OpenStreetMap road data. They are a planning guide; the route for each shipment is confirmed before booking.
Shipping to Abu Kamal?
Send the cargo details, origin and delivery address, and the route and documents are reviewed before booking.
About 674 km by road. Tartus port is slightly closer at about 662 km by road.
What is Abu Kamal's economy based on?
Trade is the main activity, supported by crafts such as metalwork and carpentry. Pump-irrigated farms grow pomegranates, dates, apricots and vegetables.
Which crossing links Abu Kamal with Iraq?
The Al-Qa'im – Abu Kamal crossing links the city with Iraq's Al Anbar Governorate. Crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment before booking.
What is the nearest crossing with Turkey to Abu Kamal?
By road it is Qamishli, about 363 km away. Crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment.
Can I ship goods to Abu Kamal with MIDTRANS?
MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air, plus customs clearance in Syria. Each Abu Kamal request is reviewed case by case for route, documents and delivery.
What information is needed for an Abu Kamal shipping quote?
Cargo type, weight, dimensions, origin and the preferred mode, along with the invoice and packing list if ready. The route and documents are checked before a quote is issued.
