According to the Lebanese web portal “Naharnet.com”, the head of the Syndicate of Fruit and Vegetable Exporters said that Lebanese agricultural exports were badly affected by a Syrian decision to impose custom fees on trucks leaving and entering the Syrian territories.

"The cost of 50 refrigerated (trucks) leaving the Bekaa (valley) to Syrian territories has increased to $25.000," which leads to a total amount of $50.000 daily for going and coming back, said Ibrahim Tarshishi Monday.

In fact, Syria began last Thursday imposing fees on export trucks entering and leaving Syria.
Tarshishi added that the Syrian decision was negatively affecting trade, transportation, and distribution, which in turn impacted agricultural production.