List of Meeting
The most important thing discussed in the meeting:
- Electing Mr. Kahlid Rabeah Al Doseri as Committee Vice-Chairman.
- Arranging number of meetings with concerned authorities to discuss subjects related to the sector.
- Discussing nominating advisors from related authorities to enrich the committee with their expertise.
The Most important recommendations
- Meeting with freight forwarders representative to discuss their challenges
- Discussing foreign drivers’ issues and proposing a request for no objection letter before traveling, similar to the practice in neighboring countries.
- Request a consultative traffic study to allocate a land for heavy trucks parking in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Request a meeting with Tamkeen to discuss support for the logistics sector.
The Most important recommendations
- Discussing updated committee action plan
- Discussing submitting a proposal to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to organize periodic campaigns on a monthly basis every month regarding yellow plates
- Discussion of submitting a proposal to the General Traffic Directorate and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to change the color of private transport plates to a different color.
- Discussion of the scarcity of a vacancy for the profession of custom clearing agent
- Communication with General Corporation of King Fahd Causeway regarding the rents of customs clearance offices on the Bahraini side
- Discussing procedures for refusing to transfer a Gulf license if the driver's age exceeds fifty years
- Discussing the annual report of the Bahrain Transport and Communications Association.
The Most important recommendations
- Meeting with specialized companies to discuss providing electronic services to custom clearing agents and shipping and logistics companies
- Discussing challenges facing used car clearing agents in Khalifa bin Salman Port, and reducing and standardizing procedures from 13 points to 4 points in one central point
- Discussing submitting proposals to Tamkeen regarding transportation and logistics companies support evaluation criteria
- Discussing the application of the Saudi system by authorizing each importing company as a primary clearer, in the event of termination a letter from the previous clearing agent shall be submitted to pay all his fees and customs tax fees that he paid according to the authorization issued by the Bahraini customs
- Submitting a proposal for the committee to participate in awareness activities for the International Traffic Day and the upcoming Unified Arab Traffic Week May 4, 2023
Most important recommendations
- Submitting a proposal to the Ministry of Transport and Communications to allocate a customer service centre to be contacted by companies
- Discuss alternative solutions with Customs in case of X-ray machine failure
Most important recommendations
- Follow up with Bahrain Airport Services Company - Air Cargo Department regarding handling fees and electronic payment system
- Communicate with General Traffic Directorate regarding peak traffic times for heavy trucks during holidays and fines procedures
Most important recommendations2
- Preparing a letter to the Ministry of Health to extend the working hours of the health office in the port, in coordination with the Food Sector Committee
- Follow up on letters sent to the following entities: Bapco, King Fahd Causeway Authority and Customs Affairs
Most important recommendations
- Communicate with Ministry of Transportation and Communications regarding the proposal to change the traffic plate for transport trucks to be completely yellow
- Discussion of the proposal to issue classification certificates for small and medium enterprises by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for customs clearance offices
- Discussion of annual fees for land freight transport activity by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications
- Discussion of Saudi Arabia entry visa for heavy vehicle drivers
The Most important recommendations
- Arrange a meeting with the General Directorate of Traffic.
- Organize a seminar to discuss the challenges in the transport and logistics sector.
- Arrange a meeting with Batelco to discuss the possibility of strengthening the internet network at the King Fahd Bridge - Fiber WIFI plans.
Most important recommendations
- Discussing the topics which will be submitted to the Ports Affairs Department
- Discussing the decision issued by the Saudi Customs to prevent the passage of trucks whose operational age exceeds 20 years
The Most important recommendations
- Meeting with ARAMEX company, to discuss cooperation on e-commerce development and shipping fees for small and medium enterprises.
Most important recommendations
- Organizing an awareness workshop on the executive regulations for the procedures of the Land Transport Licenses Law for companies and individuals
- Organizing an awareness workshop on the list of violations and regulatory laws of the Ports Affairs through APM Terminals
Most important recommendations
- Organizing a visit to Bahrain International Airport Company - Cargo Services Department
- Follow up on the updates of the request to extend the validity of gate pass APM Terminals
Most important recommendations
- Coordination to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Bahraini Customs Clearing Society to discuss topics of common interest
- Discussing Gate Automation updates and the reservation system 24 hours a day, 7 days by APM Terminals
Most important recommendations
- Discussing the requirements for organizing shelter yards and private lands for transportation and logistics companies
- Discussing procedures and workflow at the sea port
Most important recommendations
- Discussing proposed solutions regarding the delay in approving building permits to fence parking lots for heavy trucks for transport companies.
- Discussing the issue of releasing shipments due to the shortage of human resources to approve requests.
- Discussing the reasons for the delay in issuing permanent entry permits to Khalifa bin Salman Port and air freight
- Discussing the possibility of creating an electronic appointment system to release the shipments from exit and entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain to facilitate the operation of trucks on the roads
- Coordinating to hold a meeting with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs.
- Arranging an event with Traffic Directorate
- Arranging a meeting with the Assistant Undersecretary for Sea Ports, to discuss topics related to the truck clearance process
Most important recommendations
- Discussing several proposals with Customs Affairs regarding finding some facilities for the inspection process at Khalifa Port