This initiative strengthens commercial ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, while opening broader horizons for the seamless movement of goods across regional markets.
The corridor is already facilitating a steady weekly flow of shipments through the Asyad Container Terminal at the Port of Duqm. Cargo volumes are expected to grow in the coming period, further cementing the port’s role as a strategic gateway for regional trade and supporting the integration of transport and logistics networks between Oman and Gulf markets.
The Duqm–Khalifa Port Green Corridor is designed as an integrated commercial route, combining container handling with land transport within a cohesive operational framework. Goods arriving at the Port of Duqm are transported via the Khatmat Malaha border crossing to the Al Ain Dry Port, and subsequently to Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. From there, they connect to extensive distribution networks reaching various markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
With the steady flow of weekly shipments through the Asyad Container Terminal in Duqm—and projections for increased volumes in the near future—this corridor reinforces the role of the Port of Duqm as a strategic logistics gateway on global East-West trade routes. The port leverages its prime geographical location, advanced infrastructure, and robust technical and operational capabilities, which enable it to accommodate large vessels and handle containers efficiently, while also connecting to regional transport, logistics, and distribution networks.
Al-Khattab bin Salim al Ma’ani, Vice President of Commercial Affairs at Asyad Ports and Freezones, explained that global trade is undergoing rapid transformations, placing greater demands on supply chain flexibility, operational integration, and speed-to-market. The “Duqm–Khalifa Port Green Corridor” strengthens the commercial connectivity ecosystem that the Asyad Group is developing by integrating port operations, land transport networks, and cross-border logistics solutions. He noted that this route has seen growing demand, underscoring the importance of providing integrated, flexible transport solutions that meet the needs of partners and cargo owners, while opening broader horizons for trade between the Sultanate of Oman and Gulf markets.
This is in addition to the green corridors developed by the Group from the Port of Sohar, which link the Sultanate of Oman to markets across the Gulf.
He noted that this network reflects the integration of port infrastructure with land transport networks, as well as cross-border logistics and customs solutions, offering diverse and flexible options for the movement of trade.
Al-Khattab bin Salim al Ma’ani emphasized that the Asyad Group continues to develop an integrated network of trade corridors—linking Omani ports with maritime shipping routes, land transport networks, and regional markets.
