Remarks from the International Road Transport Union
07.04.2020
Only essential goods are allowed in transit such as food, medical and military supplies.
Strict confinement measures are in place and there is a curfew from 15:00-06:00. This does not apply to those with special authorisation, such as drivers on duty.
Containers are cleaned with special materials upon their arrival at Saudi Ports, as instructed by the Ports Authority.
Citizens from the following countries are prohibited from entering from Saudi Ports (Decision of Ports Authority dated 14.03.2020): China, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, South Korea, Oman, Sudan, EU, Switzerland, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, Somalia and Philippines.
