UAE – Mubasher: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched a strategy for the commercial and logistics land transport.
The strategy aims to double the contribution of the land transport and logistics sector to Dubai's economy to AED 16.80 billion by 2030, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The strategy also targets increasing the technology adoption rate in the infrastructure by 75%, cut carbon emissions by 30%, and improve operational efficiency by 10%.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of RTA, said: “The new strategy […] aims to enhance Dubai's global competitiveness as a leading financial, business, and economic hub and support the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to position Dubai as one of the top three economic cities in the world.”
“It aims to identify developmental and innovative opportunities in the land-based commercial transport and logistics sector and to ensure that the sector's objectives, legislation, and policies are incorporated through various implementable projects and programs,” Al Tayer added.
RTA’s Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy has identified 17 projects to boost sector growth and competitiveness through digital platforms.
It focuses on leveraging data and technology to support high-potential companies, modernise vehicle fleets, and promote innovation. Projects include developing digital platforms for transport and logistics, enhancing permits and certificates, monitoring driver behaviour, and updating truck fleets.
Dubai is developing into a regional logistics hub capitalising on growth in e-commerce, with over 351,000 commercial vehicles and 9,699 companies registered.
The commercial transport sector grew 34% annually over five years to AED 8.50 billion GDP contribution in 2021, while jobs topped 242,000.
