Kassab is a mountain summer resort 59 km north of Latakia, known for apples, peaches and laurel soap. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air with customs clearance, and reviews Kassab requests case by case.
Kassab lies about 1 km south-west of the Turkish border and 7 km east of the Mediterranean, on the slope of Jebel Aqra (1,709 m), in dense coniferous forest at 650–850 m. The 2004 census counted 1,754 residents, and about 2,500 with the surrounding villages.
The town is a summer resort for Syrians, mainly from Aleppo and Latakia, with hotels and guest houses serving seasonal visitors. Apple and peach orchards and the making of laurel soap complete the local economy.
Kassab on Syria's north-west coast, north of Latakia. Tap to enlarge the map×
Kassab on Syria's north-west coast, north of Latakia.
Economy
Tourism, orchards and soap
Hotels and guest houses serve summer visitors, mainly from Aleppo and Latakia.
Apples and peaches are the main orchard crops.
Kassab is known for making laurel (ghar) soap.
The road from Latakia runs past forests and olive, apple and laurel trees.
Known for
What Kassab is known for
Mountain summer resort
Laurel soap
Apples
Peaches
Freight access
Getting cargo to Kassab
Latakia port is the natural entry point, about 59 km by road, with Tartus port about 138 km away; freight from the Gulf and Jordan via Nassib covers about 506 km. The nearest crossing with Turkey by road is Kassab, about 3 km from the town; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. Distances are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 506 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Kassab): about 3 km
Port of Latakia: about 59 km
Port of Tartous: about 138 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 Kassab?
Send the cargo details, origin and delivery address, and the route and documents are reviewed before booking.
About 59 km by road from Latakia port, through forest and olive, apple and laurel groves.
What is Kassab known for?
It is a summer resort for visitors mainly from Aleppo and Latakia, and is known for apples, peaches and laurel soap.
Is there a border crossing near Kassab?
The Kassab crossing is about 3 km from the town and is the nearest crossing with Turkey by road; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment.
How far is Kassab from Tartus port?
About 138 km by road, so Latakia port is usually the nearer option.
Can I ship supplies for hotels and guest houses in Kassab?
Yes, such cargo can be quoted like any other shipment. MIDTRANS reviews the route, documents and delivery case by case and handles customs clearance in Syria.
How do I request a quote for freight to Kassab?
Send the cargo details, origin and delivery point through the quote form, and the team will review the request.
