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Jordan River Crossing to Extend Hours to Ease Congestion, Free 600 Trucks

Israel's Union of Industrialists secured a preliminary agreement to extend operating hours at the Jordan River Crossing by three hours daily, starting October 4, 2026. This measure aims to resolve significant congestion, free up over 600 stranded trucks, and improve supply chain efficiency for local factories.

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What happened

  1. 01Jordan River Crossing hours extended by three hours daily.
  2. 02Agreement aims to clear over 600 stranded trucks.
  3. 03Extended hours will improve supply chain efficiency.
  4. 04Daily truck traffic had previously declined significantly.
  5. 05Alternative routes were deemed prohibitively expensive.
Translated and summarized by baba from Alarab, the latest report. Read Alarab’s original

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