Amman, Sept. 6 (Petra) — Chairman of the Lower House Transport and
Public Services Committee, MP Ayman Badadwa, on Sunday discussed
operational and regulatory challenges facing the heavy and oversized
load transport sector, along with proposals to address them.

According to a committee statement, Badadwa held two separate
meetings with representatives of the heavy haul sector and with truck
owners and drivers of public transport and two-axle vehicles.

Badadwa described heavy and oversized load transport as an important
component of the transport and logistics sector, stressing the need
to address operational and regulatory challenges in coordination with
relevant government agencies.

He noted that the committee is following legislative and regulatory
issues affecting the sector to improve services and address obstacles
to business continuity. He added that the sector provides hundreds of
jobs for Jordanians and has investments estimated at around JD50
million.

Badadwa indicated that he had contacted the Ministry of Public Works
and Housing to discuss challenges facing heavy haul companies and
workers, as well as potential solutions. He also revealed plans for
the committee to convene an expanded meeting with relevant government
agencies and sector representatives to identify practical measures.

Heavy haul company representatives outlined several challenges
affecting their operations, including the high cost of constructing
permanent and temporary road diversions and reinforcements, delays in
transport operations, and lengthy permit procedures resulting from
multiple approvals. They also highlighted the need to review the
technical mechanisms and regulations governing heavy-load transport
routes between Amman and other governorates.

The representatives further noted that they had submitted technical
and operational proposals to the committee aimed at addressing sector
challenges and improving operating conditions.

//Petra// AO