Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, issued Decree No. 532 of 2026 banning the employment or use of foreign drivers to transport goods and commodities within the country. The order covers foreign drivers hired directly and those used by freight companies or contractors. Its scope is domestic cargo movement inside Libya, rather than the international carriage of Libyan exports. The announcement did not set out the legal basis or enforcement process, and no effective date was provided. It also gives no route exemptions and does not say how driver qualifications will be handled. Businesses that depend on foreign drivers may need to review staffing and transport contracts. How authorities enforce the ban could determine how quickly it affects freight operators.