All Other Oman Ports, Oman

Port Overview

Oman's "All Other Ports" include Sultan Qaboos, Shinas, and several smaller regional ports located along the northern and eastern coasts. While not as large as Salalah, Sohar, or Duqm, these ports play a vital role in supporting domestic trade, fisheries, and regional connectivity. Collectively, they contribute to Oman's position as a strategic logistics hub at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Their annual TEU capacity is significantly lower than the major ports, with most handling less than 100,000 TEUs per year, but they are essential for local economic activity and coastal shipping.

Facilities & Infrastructure

All Other Oman Ports feature multipurpose terminals for general cargo, bulk, and containers, supported by modern logistics centers. Key facilities include deep-water berths, container yards, and bulk cargo terminals. Equipment includes mobile harbor cranes, reach stackers, and forklifts; Sohar and Salalah deploy remote-controlled cranes and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for efficient container handling. These ports also offer integrated IT systems for cargo tracking and management, supporting Oman’s role as a regional logistics hub.

Container Terminals

Oman's major container terminals include Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm. The Port of Salalah has a capacity of 6.5 million TEUs after a recent expansion and is operated by APM Terminals. Sohar Port features multiple terminals with a significant container capacity, operated by Hutchison Ports. Duqm's new terminal can handle 26,000 TEUs and is equipped with advanced cranes. These ports are increasingly automated and strategically located for global trade.

Port Services

Main Services at Oman Ports

Container Handling: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services, container stuffing and stripping, Container Freight Station (CFS) operations, and reefer container management.

Cargo Operations: Dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo, project cargo, bagged cargo, RORO automotive cargo, heavy lift handling, and OCTG pipes.

Ship Services: Vessel handling, bunkering, marine supply, ship supply, fresh water deliveries, and ship-to-ship transfer operations.

Warehousing & Storage: Container yards, open storage areas, stockpiling facilities, and bonded warehousing services.

Customs: One-stop-shop clearance services with government agencies available on-site for inspection and customs processing.

Global Connectivity

All Other Oman Ports, including smaller coastal ports like Saham, Al-Khaburah, Al Suwaiq, Al-Musna’ah, Barka, and Seeb, serve as regional connectors between major Omani ports and the interior. These ports facilitate trade with the Gulf, India, East Africa, and the wider Indian Ocean, supporting feeder and coastal shipping routes that link to Muscat, Sohar, and international markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Port Statistics

All Other Oman Ports – Key Statistics (2025):

• TEU Throughput: Collectively, Oman’s ports (excluding Salalah, Sohar, Duqm) handled a small share of the national total; the combined throughput for all Omani ports was over 5.2 million TEUs in 2022, with the vast majority at major ports. Smaller ports like Sultan Qaboos and Shinas contribute a minor portion, estimated at under 200,000 TEUs annually.
• World Ranking: Not ranked among the world’s top 100 container ports.
• Number of Berths: Smaller ports typically have 2–6 berths each.
• Port Area: Varies by port, generally ranging from 10 to 50 hectares for secondary ports.
• Shipping Lines: Served by regional and feeder lines, with limited direct calls from major global carriers.