Sohar is now one of the world’s fastest growing ports. Here’s why

Wharves for trade

Medium-sized commercial ships, wooden ships and fishing vessels ply their trade in the handling of livestock and agricultural products through this point of entry. The port has witnessed many developments, such as the provision of wharves for trade and fishing activities.

Khasab port in Musandam Governorate has enjoyed great strategic importance because of its proximity to the Hormuz Strait, and contributes to the local economy of the governorate and the Sultanate in general.

The port received 37 cruise ships with 72,141 tourists by the end of September 2017. “The vision of Transport and Communications Ministry is to be a leader in the transport and communications sector by providing high quality, sustainable and safe services that take into account their community responsibility.”

Businessmen involved in cargo clearing and transportation at Sohar Port said that the rise of Sohar Port is eminent.

“This is simply because Sohar Port is ideal for every kind of trade, as it is optimally located outside the congested Strait of Hormuz but still close to all the important markets in the region,” said A Khan, a clearing agent in Sohar Port said.

A top official of logistics company at Oman, Sushil Kumar said: “Combined with our world-class terminal operators, this inevitably makes Sohar the preferred, regional port of call.”

Sohar Port and Freezone is a deep sea port and free zone situated midway between Dubai and Muscat.

Fastest growing port

Sohar now ranks as one of the world’s fastest growing port and free zone developments and is fast becoming one of the Middle East’s prime industrial and logistical hubs.

The industrial area has received investments of more than $26 billion and the port handles one million tonnes of cargo throughput each week, with more than 2,600 ships berthing every year.