88% growth in handling services for Asyad Ports Company
Published: 03:05 PM,May 01,2023 | EDITED : 07:05 PM,May 01,2023
Muscat: Asyad Ports Company, a subsidiary of the Asyad Group, announced an increase of 88 per cent in the volumes of handling during its 2022 operations, as well as a 15 per cent rise in total financial revenues, coupled with a 15 per cent increase in net profits, compared to 2021 figures.
The total handling of public goods in the ports of Al Suwaiq, Shinas, Sultan Qaboos Port, Asyad Duqm terminals and Khazaen Dry Port during 2022 stood at 3.326 million tonnes, an increase of 88 per cent as against 2021 figures. More than 1.7 million tonnes bulk materials were handled, in addition to 1.6 million tonnes of general cargo and 1.462 million tonnes of livestock.
The number of ships moored at seaports stood 4,240. This affirms Asyad’s strategic role in contributing to the realization of the National Logistics Strategy 2040, namely by linking medium ports with direct commercial markets from GCC states, Iran, Africa, India, Canada, Brazil, Australia and Ukraine. This is in addition to achieving food security through direct import from the countries of origin of basic commodities such as grains, livestock, fruits and vegetables—all in line with an integrated system of operational, logistical and marine solutions.
In 2022, Sultan Qaboos Port saw the restoration of cruise activity. It received 61 cruise ships, an increase of 135 per cent compared to 2021. The cruise liners arrived with more than 149,000 tourists on board. This contributed to the consolidation of Oman’s position as a preferred destination for marine tourism in the region.
The total handling of public goods in the ports of Al Suwaiq, Shinas, Sultan Qaboos Port, Asyad Duqm terminals and Khazaen Dry Port during 2022 stood at 3.326 million tonnes, an increase of 88 per cent as against 2021 figures. More than 1.7 million tonnes bulk materials were handled, in addition to 1.6 million tonnes of general cargo and 1.462 million tonnes of livestock.
The number of ships moored at seaports stood 4,240. This affirms Asyad’s strategic role in contributing to the realization of the National Logistics Strategy 2040, namely by linking medium ports with direct commercial markets from GCC states, Iran, Africa, India, Canada, Brazil, Australia and Ukraine. This is in addition to achieving food security through direct import from the countries of origin of basic commodities such as grains, livestock, fruits and vegetables—all in line with an integrated system of operational, logistical and marine solutions.
In 2022, Sultan Qaboos Port saw the restoration of cruise activity. It received 61 cruise ships, an increase of 135 per cent compared to 2021. The cruise liners arrived with more than 149,000 tourists on board. This contributed to the consolidation of Oman’s position as a preferred destination for marine tourism in the region.