Yemen land transport authority reports border crossing statistics

The General Authority for Land Transport Regulation has released detailed statistics regarding passenger and vehicle movement through the Al-Wadeeah and Shahan land ports for the period of August 21 to August 31, 2026.

During this 11-day period, a total of 88,584 passengers crossed the two ports. Al-Wadeeah port in Hadramout recorded the highest volume with 85,070 passengers, consisting of 29,671 arrivals and 55,399 departures. Shahan port in Al-Mahrah recorded 3,514 passengers, including 1,184 arrivals and 2,330 departures.

Vehicle movement at Al-Wadeeah included 3,705 arriving cars, 5,361 departing cars, 692 arriving buses, and 665 departing buses. Freight movement at Al-Wadeeah involved 1,223 heavy trucks arriving and 1,283 departing. Shahan port saw 253 heavy trucks arrive and 203 depart.

Fares Ahmed Shafl, head of the Authority, stated that these statistics are released in accordance with directives from Minister of Transport Mohsen Haidara Al-Omari to ensure transparency. The Authority is working on a future plan to develop land port infrastructure and improve services for passengers and investors while reducing waiting times at borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman.