Key Sector Facts
Oman’s position on trade routes between Asia, Europe and Africa along with its significant investment in infrastructure – ports, airports and roads - has cemented its position as a leading logistics hub.
Cargo volume at Oman’s main maritime ports grew 9% in 2021.
In 2022 non-oil products worth US$19.1 billion were exported, up 41% on 2021.
Oman ranked 43rd in the World Bank’s 2021 Logistics Performance Index
Oman ranks 14th globally in terms of competitiveness and 4th for business fundamentals in the 2022 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.
Port of Salalah ranked 2nd most efficient port globally in the World Bank and S&P’s 2021 Container Ports Performance Index.
Oman aims to boost air cargo throughput volumes to 780,000 MT per annum by 2030, rising to 1.5 million MT per annum by 2040.
Oman’s Logistics Strategy 2040 looks to create up to 300,000 jobs, elevating the sector to become the country’s second-largest economic contributor after hydrocarbons.
The strategy also targets the development of 10 mid-size ports to serve domestic markets and the growth in final mile delivery transportation, refrigerated shipping and climate-controlled warehouses.