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Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Shinas Port records growth in trade activity in H1 2025
Shinas – Shinas Port in North Batinah governorate has reported notable growth in imports and exports during the first half of 2025, underscoring its expanding role in supporting the national economy and facilitating regional and international trade. According to statistics released by the port, total cargo volume handled reached 360,556 tonnes, comprising 353,735 tonnes of imports and 6,821 tonnes of exports. Maamari affirmed that Shinas Port continues to strengthen its role in supporting various economic sectors by streamlining the flow of goods and services and positioning itself as a vital hub for maritime trade. He added that the port recently signed a series of agreements with Omani institutions aimed at empowering national companies and enhancing their participation in the maritime transport and logistics sectors. The agreements also support the provision of advanced services to vessels, reinforcing the port's status as a key driver of economic growth and maritime supply chains. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
06-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Shinas Port handles over 360,000 tonnes of exports, imports in first half of 2025
Shinas: Statistical data released by Shinas Port in North Al Batinah Governorate indicated a rise in the growth of exports and imports during the first half of this year, reflecting the port's expanding role in supporting the national economy and enhancing regional and international trade. Khatir Ali Al-Ma'amari, Executive Director of Shinas Port, stated that the total volume of goods handled reached 360,556 tonnes, including 353,735 tonnes of imports and 6,821 tonnes of exports. He explained that the port received diverse imports, including 14,121 tonnes of construction materials, 604 tonnes of food supplies, and 1,236 tonnes of general cargo. Additionally, the port handled 2,350 heads of livestock and camels. The port's Executive Director noted that exports amounted to 6,821 tonnes, comprising 40 tonnes of construction materials, 4,040 tonnes of general cargo, and 41,655 heads of livestock and camels. He emphasised that the port continues to support various economic sectors and facilitate trade movement at regional and international levels. Al-Ma'amari added that the port recently signed several agreements with Omani institutions as part of Shinas Port's efforts to strengthen the role of national enterprises and enable Omani companies to provide services in maritime transport and logistics. These agreements also aim to deliver essential logistical services to ships, serving as a key driver for economic growth and maritime supply chains.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman to expand Shinas Port
QS Maritime, the operator of Oman's Shinas Port, has announced that it plans to launch work on the expansion and modernisation of the Port before the end of this year. The upgrade project at the Port in Northern Oman, costing nearly 77 million Omani rials ($200 million), is expected to be completed within five – seven years, it said in a statement carried by the official Oman News Agency on Sunday. Abdulbaqi bin Ahmed al Kindi, CEO of QS Maritime, said the construction work will be undertaken by a company specialising in port and maritime development. The first phase of the project will include expanding the port's current basin to the south, in addition to constructing a new breakwater on the north side to enable the port to receive larger vessels and enhance its operational efficiency. He added that the upgrade will boost the port's total area to 1.8 million square metres, which will include dedicated sites for fuel tanks, factories, and various warehouses targeting re-export and the local market. A new sea route between Shinas Port and Iran's Bandar Abbas Port will begin operating during the last quarter of this year, he said, adding that the passenger line will operate two trips per week using ferries with a capacity of 200 passengers and their vehicles. The report noted that Shinas Port witnessed significant growth in commercial activity during the first quarter of 2025, with the number of ships surging to 306, compared to 119 during the same period in 2024. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
