Salamiyah Freight: Routes from the Coast and Nassib
Salamiyah is an agricultural town on a fertile plain at the edge of the Syrian steppe, about 40 km southeast of Hama. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air with customs clearance in Syria, and requests for Salamiyah are reviewed case by case.
The town lies on a fertile plain at the edge of the Syrian steppe, about 40 km southeast of Hama and 51 km northeast of Homs, in Hama Governorate. It had 66,724 residents in the 2004 census.
Historically a commercial town on the caravan route from the Euphrates basin to the Levant, Salamiyah now has a largely agriculture-based economy. Remains of Roman canals survive, and by the end of the 19th century the town had a well-developed irrigation network.
Salamiyah on the plain east of Hama, at the edge of the steppe. Tap to enlarge the map×
Salamiyah on the plain east of Hama, at the edge of the steppe.
Economy
Agriculture and processing in Salamiyah
Salamiyah is an agricultural centre with a largely agriculture-based economy.
By the end of the 19th century the town had a well-developed irrigation network, and remains of Roman agricultural canals survive.
It was historically a commercial town on the caravan route used by travellers from the Euphrates basin to the Levant.
The Al-Karma farmers' cooperative, with 23 farmers and licensed in December 2023, turns local grapes and other produce into grape molasses, pasteurised juice, raisins and dried vegetables.
Known for
Salamiyah is known for
Grapes, grape molasses, raisins and juice
Irrigated agriculture
Historic caravan-route trade
Freight access
Freight routes into Salamiyah
Tartus is about 144 km by road and Latakia about 159 km, so either port can serve Salamiyah with an onward truck leg. Nassib is about 322 km away for overland cargo from the Gulf and Jordan, and the nearest crossing with Turkey by road is Bab al-Hawa, about 169 km; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. Figures are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 322 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Bab al-Hawa): about 169 km
Port of Latakia: about 159 km
Port of Tartous: about 144 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 Salamiyah?
Send the cargo details, origin and delivery address, and the route and documents are reviewed before booking.
How far is Salamiyah from Tartus and Latakia ports?
About 144 km by road from Tartus and about 159 km by road from Latakia.
What products come from Salamiyah?
Grapes and grape products such as molasses, raisins and pasteurised juice, alongside other irrigated crops.
How far is Salamiyah from Hama and Homs?
About 40 km southeast of Hama and 51 km northeast of Homs.
What is the distance from Nassib to Salamiyah?
About 322 km by road, the route used for overland cargo from the Gulf and Jordan.
Does MIDTRANS handle customs for Salamiyah shipments?
MIDTRANS handles customs clearance in Syria and freight by sea, road and air. Salamiyah requests are reviewed case by case for route, documents and delivery.
How do I start a freight request for Salamiyah?
Send the goods description, weight, volume, origin and any commercial invoice or packing list. The team reviews the route and documents before quoting.
