The National Government, through the Ministry of Transport, announced a new decree aimed at updating and strengthening the regulatory framework applicable to freight transport in the country. The announcement was made during the third roundtable with transport operators, where control operations and a proposal to reform the sanctioning regime were also shared.

The new decree seeks to provide greater legal certainty to sector stakeholders, establish clearer operational standards, and improve service delivery conditions. It regulates permits, company operations, mandatory documentation, contractual responsibilities, and technical vehicle conditions.

In parallel, the Transport Superintendency will launch a special inspection plan on roads and ports, focusing on document verification, compliance with permitting requirements, and technical operation control. These operations will concentrate on high-traffic corridors and areas with high accident rates.

Additionally, the Government submitted to the Presidency a draft bill proposal to modify the sector’s sanctioning regime. The initiative aims to equip the authority with more effective tools to exercise control, guarantee due process, and apply proportional sanctions to discourage regulatory non-compliance.

These measures are part of a broader strategy to raise road safety standards, promote formality, and improve sector competitiveness. The Ministry of Transport announced that the roundtables will remain open to monitor the implementation of the new provisions and adjust control mechanisms based on operational results. The decree has been announced but is not yet in force.