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Omani ports rose to prominence in the 10th century when Omani merchant
fleets traded as far as China.
During the reign of Sayyid Sultan bin Ahmed in the 18th century, Oman's
trading activity again increased.
With the accession of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said a new era of maritime
commerce and prosperity started in Oman.
Located on the strategic axis of
More centrally located, at least 2 days closer than any other location the Indian Ocean and Arabian
inside the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf, Oman boasts accessible
trade routes and fast transport
Located on major international shipping routes within 2 weeks of times to the world’s most
major ports. attractive emerging markets.
Direct trade routes to the growing GCC market, India and Africa.
Offers three world class deep ports and five state of the art airports
and world class roads network.
Total trade with the rest of the world estimated over Lebanon Iraq
Trade flows within the GCC over USD 100 billon. Bahrain
Qatar
Singapore-GCC.
FTA negotiations with EU, China, New Zealand and
Australia.
Relations with over 140 countries and is a member of 105 regional and international organizations including
United Nations, World Trade Organization, GCC, Pan Arab Free Trade Agreement, and the Arab League
Ministry of Transport and Communication
Policy and Regulation
National Logistics Strategy
Developers Government Development Arm
Government Investments Management
Strategic Fit
Tomorrow (2040)
Future rail
Highways
Rail Existing rail
Port
Oman domestic rail
Airport (planned)
Freezone
Muscat International The roads network
Airport
Multipurpose warehouses, free zones, shipping offices, amusement parks, hotels, retail shopping.
Air Cargo – integrated with other multimodal facilities.
Hanger facilities.
Muscat Salalah
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Largest industrial port and free zone in Oman, 300 square kilometers.
Currently handling 600k TEU per annum with planned capacity to reach
7.8 million TEU per annum (containers) .
Currently handles cargo volumes of 51 million tons per annum.
Direct road connection to Saudi Arabia & UAE.
Total port boundary 170 square kilometers:
1,600m length container terminal with throughput capacity of
3.5 million TEUs per annum.
300m length general cargo terminal.
Liquids and Oil Terminal to serve major refinery and planned
petrochemicals complex.
Minerals / Bulk terminal with capacity of 5 million tons of
commodities per annum.
Hub for international military and naval logistics.
Drydock facility.
Dedicated fishery harbor.
Manufacturing.
Warehousing, logistics & distribution.
Research and development, office facilities, retail outlets, resort and
residential developments.
Intermodal hub with sea, land, and air connections.
Strengthen connectivity
Free Zones Cargo
to Oman's ports
• Ship chandler
• Regulation
• MLO’s • Seafarers Center
• Labor
• Feeders • Crew Change
• Infrastructure
• Competitive Rates • Marine repair and
maintenance
• Bunkering
• Waste Management
Logistics Sector Investment opportunities:
4PL companies to partner with us.
Port Terminal Operation.
Distribution hubs, assembly and manufacturing at our economic zones for export.
Smart Technologies.
Cold Chain.
Human Capital development.
Airport City:
Cargo Operators.
General aviation services.
Catering Services.
Aircraft maintenance.
Real Estate and retail development.
Muscat Waterfront:
Hotel operators.
Hospitality services.
Entertainment; amusement parks, eco-tourism, etc.
Real Estate development.
Close proximity to 2.5 billion people market.
Free Trade Agreements.
100% foreign ownership.
Corporate tax holiday.
No capital requirements.
No import duties.
No personal income tax.
One Stop Shop customer service.
Labour incentives.
Local sales possible on 5% import duties.