MUSCAT : Khalil bin Abdullah Al Balushi, General Manager of Land Ports and Business Development at Al Madinah Logistics Services Company, outlined the scope of the expansion. He explained that the total area of the station is 40,000 square meters. The second phase of the commercial building adds 1,150 square meters to the already existing 1,210 square meters, bringing the total operational space to 2,360 square meters.

These newly added areas will host state-of-the-art analytical laboratories, customs clearance offices, and land transportation and shipping services, aiming to speed up sample examinations and enhance the overall efficiency of the station.

Between January and August 2024, the station processed over 58,000 transactions, including examining imports and exports such as fish, agricultural goods, and animal products. Al Balushi emphasized that the expansion will accelerate sample testing and create additional job opportunities for Omani citizens in various technical and specialized roles.

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