Muscat: Asyad Group has announced the start of operations along the Duqm–Khalifa Port Green Corridor, marking a significant step towards improving regional trade connectivity and strengthening Oman’s position as a major logistics hub.

The new corridor connects the Port of Duqm in Oman with Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi through an integrated network of sea and land transport, offering businesses faster and more flexible options for moving goods across GCC markets.

According to Asyad Group, the corridor is already handling regular weekly shipments through the Asyad Container Terminal at the Port of Duqm, with cargo volumes expected to increase in the coming months.

The trade route allows goods arriving at Duqm Port to travel through the Shakla border crossing to Al Ain Dry Port before reaching Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. From there, shipments can connect to distribution networks serving markets across the GCC.

The corridor also benefits from coordinated cross-border customs procedures designed to simplify cargo clearance, reduce waiting times at transit points and improve the overall efficiency of supply chains.

These measures are expected to provide shipping companies and cargo owners with greater flexibility in managing transportation and distribution while ensuring smoother movement of goods between regional markets.

The initiative further strengthens Duqm Port’s position as a strategic gateway for international trade, benefiting from its geographical location along major East–West shipping routes, advanced infrastructure and capacity to accommodate large vessels and efficiently handle container shipments.

Al Khattab bin Salem Al Maani, Vice President of Commercial Affairs at Asyad Ports and Freezones, said the corridor comes at a time when global trade is undergoing rapid changes, creating greater demand for flexible supply chains and faster access to markets.

He explained that the initiative brings together port operations, land transport networks and cross-border logistics solutions to create a more efficient and connected trading system.

Al Maani noted that the corridor has already witnessed growing demand, reflecting the need for integrated transport solutions that meet the evolving requirements of businesses and cargo owners.

Speaking to the Oman News Agency, he said the Duqm–Khalifa Port route forms part of Asyad Group’s wider strategy to establish an interconnected network of trade corridors linking Omani ports with regional markets.

This network includes existing green corridors connecting Duqm Port with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, alongside other trade corridors developed from Sohar Port to serve Gulf markets.

He highlighted that these routes combine port infrastructure, land transportation and coordinated customs solutions to provide businesses with multiple options for transporting goods across borders.

Asyad Group said it will continue expanding its integrated trade corridor network by connecting Omani ports with international shipping lines, regional transport systems and distribution networks.