MUSCAT – The port also received 429 ships, compared to 408 vessels in the first half of 2024.
Statistics show that dry bulk cargo handled during the first half of 2025 amounted to 243,359 tons, compared to 286,278 tons during the same period in 2024. In contrast, the volume of food, vegetables, fruits, and other general goods rose to 54,401 tons, up from 47,291 tons last year.

According to Eng. Samir bin Ghulam Al Balushi, Director of Suwaiq Port, the port has experienced significant growth in cargo traffic and vessel calls. He attributed this to improved operational efficiency, streamlined loading and unloading processes, and the introduction of modern cargo-handling equipment, including high-capacity cranes that have accelerated operations.

He highlighted that foodstuffs, livestock, vegetables, fruits, construction materials, equipment, and other general goods are among the most frequently handled commodities at the port.

Al Balushi also noted that development work is ongoing at Suwaiq Port. This includes the reorganisation of internal operational zones, preparatory work for expansion, upgrades to inspection and monitoring systems, and enhancements to security, safety, and electronic operating systems. Preliminary studies for the expansion project are nearing completion, with administrative procedures underway to begin implementation in the near future. The expansion aligns with the port’s growth trajectory and aims to boost operational efficiency.

Suwaiq Port, which accommodates small to medium-sized vessels with capacities of up to 10,000 tons, is regarded as one of Oman’s key commercial ports due to its strategic location between Muscat Governorate and Sohar Port, and its proximity to Khazaen Dry Port. This positioning enhances its role as a vital logistics corridor connecting regional ports and facilitating the movement of goods to local, regional, and international markets, including the Indian subcontinent and the Horn of Africa.

Through its ports and free zones, Asyad Group continues efforts to strengthen Suwaiq Port’s role by enhancing service levels and intensifying local and regional marketing campaigns. The Group also coordinates with relevant authorities to simplify procedures, increase cargo handling volumes, and integrate the port into both national and global logistics networks. These efforts contribute to increased added value and support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.