Jordan’s transportation, trucking and trade sectors are expected to benefit after Iraqi authorities eased entry regulations for Jordanian trucks through the Karameh-Trebil crossing, the Jordan Times reported Tuesday (November 20th).
Iraqi authorities on Sunday announced the cancellation of a condition that required the gathering of at least 200 trucks at the border in order to allow their entry into Iraq.
The new regulations allow any number of trucks to cross into Iraq, with the possibility of admitting several groups of trucks within the same day.
The scrapped condition was made for security purposes, according to stakeholders.
But Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply spokesman Yanal Barmawi said it was difficult to have 200 trucks gathered at the border on the same day, and it caused some delays for traders and occasional losses.
"This step will hopefully boost the imports and exports between Jordan and Iraq and be beneficial for both countries’ economies," Barmawi said.
The Jordanian Truck Owners Association also welcomed the announcement.
