RTA launches 'Logisty’ platform for freight transport

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with TruKKer, the region's leading digital freight platform, has launched "Logisty", a Digital Logistics Platform in partnership with the private sector.

The platform aims to provide commercial transport services to customers and businesses, manage logistics and commercial vehicle fleets, and offer on-demand booking and tracking services.

It incorporates cutting-edge technological features, including an AI-powered CBM Calculator, which allows users to estimate the volume of shipments by simply uploading photos or videos. It will also provide state-of-the-art solutions for freight transportation and logistics services, keeping pace with the latest innovations in the industry.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated, "The launch of the 'Logisty' platform is a testament to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, for enhancing the global competitiveness of Dubai as a leading centre for finance, business, and economy. It also supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) aimed to enhance Dubai's position as one of the top three economic cities in the world.

“This initiative also aligns with the Dubai Commercial Road Transport & Logistics Strategy 2030, along with the associated roadmap and projects aimed to double the direct contribution of the commercial road transport logistics sector to the emirate's economy to AED16.8 billion, increase technology adoption in the sector's infrastructure by 75 percent, and improve operational efficiency by 10 per cent.”

The commercial transport sector continues to witness sustained economic growth, particularly with the accelerated expansion of e-commerce over the past two years. Dubai serves as a major logistics hub for shipping and distribution in the region. The total number of registered commercial vehicles has reached 351,000, with the sector contributing to the creation of more than 242,000 job opportunities.

In 2023, the transport and storage sector experienced remarkable growth, achieving a value-added contribution of AED31.4 billion, which constitutes 42.8 per cent to Dubai’s GDP. The sector recorded its highest growth rate in the second quarter of the year, at 7.8 per cent.