Water transportation along the River Nile in parts of Jonglei State has resumed after a suspension over security concerns last month.
BOR — Commercial river transport has resumed along the River Nile in South Sudan’s Jonglei State following the removal of a blockage that had disrupted the movement of boats along the waterway.
The clearance has allowed commercial vessels to resume movement, easing transportation challenges for traders and communities that rely on river routes to move people and goods.
Moses Duom Dier, chairman of the Boats Union, confirmed to Sudans Post on Tuesday that river transport had resumed after authorities cleared a blockage along the Nile River in Jonglei State, restoring a key route for the movement of goods and passengers.
“At least 19 commercial boats departed Bor Port in recent days following the removal of the blockade, which had reportedly been imposed by suspected civilians in Twic East County,” Duom said.
Duom said the convoy carrying assorted commodities has already reached Shambe in Lakes State and is continuing northward.
“The vessels are traveling to multiple destinations, including Fangak, Panyijiar, Malakal, and Bentiu, carrying goods such as flour, cooking oil, and onions.”
He also said boats transporting fish, women, and children from Upper Nile arrived safely in Bor.
He thanked the government for clearing the blockage and facilitating the reopening of the waterway.
Duom expressed hope that the resumption of normal river traffic would improve livelihoods and boost trade among affected communities.
The Nile River serves as a vital transportation corridor for communities in Upper Nile, Unity, and other parts of South Sudan, particularly during periods when road access is limited.
River transport is a key supply route in South Sudan, where poor road infrastructure often makes the Nile the main corridor for the movement of food, fuel, and other goods between Juba and northern parts of the country.
