31 December 2019
AD Duqum Port
General
The Port of Duqm is part of the ambitious SEZAD project (Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm) in the Sultanate of Oman. Established with the objective of diversifying the economy, the port is a Greenfield project and is fast emerging as a hub of economic activity due to its central location. Overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean beyond, the Port of Duqm with its deep draft, lengthy quay walls, and expansive basin is a world-class, multipurpose commercial gateway and is poised to become one of the largest ports of the region in the near future. With its strategic geo-political position, the port is far removed from the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf making it a secure location for businesses and industries to thrive. The Government of Oman has positioned Duqm as a safe, stable and business friendly haven for industrial and economic investment, reflecting the Sultanate's international reputation as an oasis of tranquility and a bearer of peace. The Port of Duqm is being developed into an integrated, multimodal logistics hub, encompassing maritime links, a well-connected road network, and a fully operational airport and railway system making it a strategic strong hold. The port provides a welcoming ambiance, modern services and utilities and an unparalleled business setting for industries to operate and prosper. The Free-Trade Agreements (FTAs) with USA and Singapore add further appeal to the Sultanate of Oman being an investment destination for global investors.