A Future Logistics Hub Of The Middle East

The growth and development of Oman's transportation and logistics infrastructure has recently received a number of catalysts with the aim of building on Oman's ability to compete with other players and potentially acting as a key logistics hub in the Middle East.

While the road, air, port and rail sectors have all been prioritised for growth by the Government, it is the port sector that has benefited the most from external investment and recent political developments in the Middle East. Set out below is a description of recent activity which has taken place in the transportation sector in Oman along with key legislation that applies to certain specific sectors.

Sea

Historically, the prominence of the port at Muttrah in Muscat was acknowledged by the Greek geographer Ptolemy who saw Muscat's importance in acting as the last watering place for ships heading out of the Gulf to India, East Africa and beyond. Nowadays, the port at Muttrah is used predominantly for