The Sultanate of Oman celebrated Logistics Day with an event organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, underscoring the sector’s significance as a primary pillar of the national economy.

The ceremony was held under the auspices of Anwar Hilal Al Jabri, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.

The event saw the announcement of 24 investment agreements covering ports, airports and transport and storage activities, alongside the deployment of smart technologies in the logistics sector.

Among these agreements are :

• A memorandum of understanding valued at OMR 3.5 million over five years, signed between Thunder Logistics in Oman and RTX Allianz in Uzbekistan, aimed at strengthening cooperation in logistics services.

• A memorandum of understanding to promote future sustainable mobility solutions in Oman, aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities between Oman and China.
• A cooperation programme  between Mwasalat and Shabik to develop “first and last mile” feeder services that connect efficiently with the public bus network.
• An agreement to provide ship bunkering services at Duqm Port, covering the supply of fuel for vessels and offshore installations.
• An agreement between Transom and Beit Al Atlat Travel and Tourism introducing an initiative to offer a more accessible and comfortable travel experience for people with special needs.
• An agreement between Asyad Group  and OHI Group to provide integrated logistics services,  enhancing goods movement and supply chains within Oman and beyond.

Engineer Abdullah Ali Al Busaidi, Director General of Logistics at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said that Oman’s logistics system plays an integrated developmental role by attracting investment and enhancing supply chain efficiency The aim is to make logistics the second-largest contributor to GDP by 2040, he added

He noted that the transport and storage sector’s contribution to GDP reached OMR 2.23 billion in 2024 and rose to OMR 2.35 billion in 2025, a 5.4 percent growth, with a target of OMR 3 billion by 2026.

During the ceremony, the artwork for a Diamond Jubilee stamp was launched to mark the 60th anniversary of the issue of the first Omani postage stamp. Oman Post released a special collection of these iconic stamps, redesigned by artist Moayad Al Fannah.

The event also witnessed the announcement of the completed merger between O Bunkering and Marafi Services, a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and service integration in the maritime and logistics sector.

Nine initiatives were also unveiled, including:

• the launch of the “GLS” application, a handling platform for Silver Hands Modern used as a digital interface for the Silal Central Fruit and Vegetable Market.
• The “TAS” truck appointment system project for the Port of Salalah to reduce congestion and costs.
• Asyad Group’s “Green Corridor” initiative between the Port of Salalah and Khazaen Dry Port to ensure the smooth movement of containers to GCC countries.