The Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced that more than 85 million postal shipments were processed and delivered in the first half of 2024, averaging around 472,000 shipments daily. This volume was managed by over 70 licensed logistics companies, ensuring secure and confidential delivery to designated locations.
During the Ramadan season, demand surged significantly, resulting in the transfer of over 22 million shipments—a 57 percent increase compared to the previous year.
More than 85 million postal shipments were delivered in the first half of 2024, highlighting efforts to improve efficiency and better serve beneficiaries.#SaudiTGA#WorldPostDay pic.twitter.com/TZIjDJGM4a
— الهيئة العامة للنقل | TGA (@Saudi_TGA) October 9, 2024
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To uphold service quality, Saudi’s TGA routinely inspects the warehouses of postal parcel companies. It also highlights the importance of proactive demand forecasting during peak periods, particularly given the rising trend in online shopping.
Furthermore, the Saudi authority is committed to enhancing postal parcel services. It actively encourages feedback from users through various channels. These include its official website, unified call center, and beneficiary care center. This forward-thinking strategy aims to meet the evolving needs and expectations of users. It focuses on continuously improving the postal service sector in Saudi Arabia.
GDP contribution goals
Saudi Arabia is working to strengthen its role as a global hub for logistics and transportation. The nation aspires to serve as a model for integrated transportation, connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, while enhancing all transportation services and logistical systems. To realize these ambitions, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman introduced a National Transport and Logistics Strategy in 2021.
Bin Salman highlighted that a key objective of this strategy is to boost the sector’s contribution to the national GDP. Currently, the sector accounts for 6 percent of the GDP, but the strategy aims to elevate this figure to 10 percent. By promoting the growth of transportation and logistics services, Saudi Arabia aims to fortify its economy, attract investments, and support local businesses. Consequently, non-oil revenues from this sector are projected to rise annually, reaching approximately 45 billion riyals by 2030.
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