DUQM: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has invited specialised and experienced companies to participate in the consultancy services tender for the Integrated Economic Cluster for Cold Chain Logistics, which the Authority plans to establish in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD).
Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Akkaak, CEO of SEZAD, stated that the new project aims to develop an integrated infrastructure for cold chain logistics, improve the efficiency of the cold chain, enhance the competitiveness of Omani exports, and support economic diversification.
He affirmed that the Integrated Cold Chain Hub aims to enhance the capabilities of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm in storing and distributing perishable goods, such as food products and pharmaceuticals, with high efficiency.
This will help reduce waste and improve product quality.
He explained that the project focuses on boosting the competitiveness of Omani exports by providing an integrated infrastructure that enables Omani products to meet international standards in this field, thereby facilitating their entry into global markets.
Additionally, the project aims to support economic diversification and stimulate the logistics services sector within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm.
The Special Economic Zone at Duqm features a comprehensive infrastructure that supports the success of the new project, including the Fisheries Port, Duqm Port, and Duqm Airport, as well as an advanced network of dual and single-carriageway roads covering various investment areas, residential communities, and tourist sites in the region. Furthermore, the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones offers incentives to investors.
He highlighted the numerous economic benefits of the project, in addition to its crucial role in attracting foreign investments and creating more job opportunities for Omani youth. He added that the Special Economic Zone at Duqm is strategically located on the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, near major international shipping routes, making it an ideal location for the Integrated Cold Chain Hub.
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones has set 18 March as the deadline for purchasing the tender documents, which have been made available through the ‘Esnad’ electronic procurement platform under the General Secretariat of the Tender Board.
The deadline for submitting proposals has been set for April 17.
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