The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has launched the automated approval service for applications of deletion and addition on transhipment policies and containers on the export manifest, in cooperation with Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has launched the automated approval service for applications of deletion and addition on transhipment policies and containers on the export manifest, in cooperation with Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). The new service, covering all ports of Saudi Arabia, aims at enabling marine agents from receiving an automated approval for amending applications on the transhipment policies and containers so as to contribute to improving their experience, facilitating the transhipment process at the ports, and enhancing the Kingdom’s share of transit trade. This is in a bid to realize national goals and aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 in making the Kingdom a global logistic hub. The service is an extension of the development initiatives and programs to facilitate customs procedures and related logistic services, in implementation of one of its most important strategic pillars that aim at facilitating trade exchange and realizing the client satisfaction in a way that accords with the Saudi Vision 2030 in showcasing Saudi Arabia as an attractive environment for investment and a global hub in providing logistic services. Mawani attaches great importance to offering unique and distinguished e-services to its clients as part of its strategic goals to empower the national economy and industry under its role within the National Transport and Logistic Services Strategy. — SPA