RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced that licensed commercial transport establishments are now permitted to conclude contracts for third-party goods transport services on their own behalf. This permission will remain valid as an exceptional measure until September 25. The authority stated that this step aims to enhance the efficient use of the land transport fleet and boost operational flexibility to keep pace with current changes. The TGA explained that this measure is part of exceptional procedures enabling establishments to optimally utilize their operational capabilities, supporting the continuity of supply chains and enhancing the efficiency of goods transport within Saudi Arabia and to neighboring countries.The authority clarified that benefiting from this allowance is conditional upon the truck being registered as a public transport vehicle and belonging to a licensed commercial transport establishment. Furthermore, all transport operations must be documented through the Logisti platform to ensure organized processes and enhance reliability and transparency.The TGA confirmed that this step is part of a broader package of measures to enhance the sector’s readiness. These include declaring more than 500,000 trucks ready to support the movement of goods, launching a guide for national carriers through the Logisti platform, allowing empty refrigerated trucks from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to enter the Kingdom, and extending the operational lifespan of trucks to 22 years for a six-month period. These initiatives contribute to supporting the stability of supply chains and increasing the sector’s overall efficiency.RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced that licensed commercial transport establishments are now permitted to conclude contracts for third-party goods transport services on their own behalf. This permission will remain valid as an exceptional measure until September 25. The authority stated that this step aims to enhance the efficient use of the land transport fleet and boost operational flexibility to keep pace with current changes. The TGA explained that this measure is part of exceptional procedures enabling establishments to optimally utilize their operational capabilities, supporting the continuity of supply chains and enhancing the efficiency of goods transport within Saudi Arabia and to neighboring countries.The authority clarified that benefiting from this allowance is conditional upon the truck being registered as a public transport vehicle and belonging to a licensed commercial transport establishment. Furthermore, all transport operations must be documented through the Logisti platform to ensure organized processes and enhance reliability and transparency.The TGA confirmed that this step is part of a broader package of measures to enhance the sector’s readiness. These include declaring more than 500,000 trucks ready to support the movement of goods, launching a guide for national carriers through the Logisti platform, allowing empty refrigerated trucks from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to enter the Kingdom, and extending the operational lifespan of trucks to 22 years for a six-month period. These initiatives contribute to supporting the stability of supply chains and increasing the sector’s overall efficiency.
