Demand for warehousing rises

Also the proposed GCC railway network is expected to open up new, ef cient and cost effective transport routes into the GCC market, particularly the region's dominant market of Saudi Arabia. The development of the railway network is perceived as a "game changer" by the logistics industry.

The ongoing development of Oman's ports, roads and airports is constantly increas- ing Oman's logistics

Port of Salalah has developed rapidly to become a major global trans-shipment hub. With the focus now shifting to further development of the neighbouring freezone, significant opportunity is seen for warehousing development.

The development of Duqm as a new industrial port and city is still in its nascent stages but Cluttons forecasts increasing interest in this location as the development plans become clearer. “We would expect large scale logistics facilities demand and development in Duqm over the coming years”, he adds.

The current development of Muscat International Airport includes increasing the freight handling capacity from 100,000 to 260,000 tonnes per year. Proposed development includes a logistics hub in the Eastern Sector which will require extensive development of warehousing.