Oman has fastest port operations in the world, UN body says

DUBAI: Oman’s ports have been recognized by the UN’s trade and development arm as first in the world in terms of speed of container handling.

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), container vessels only stay in the Sultanate’s ports for an average of 12.5 hours – including all entry, exit, loading, and unloading operations.

The Sultanate earlier announced the National Logistics Strategy 2040 in a bid to become a global logistics hub.

The plan involves adding new maritime routes and more international partnerships to ease the movement of goods.

Oman joined Poland and Gulf neighbor UAE at the top of UNCTAD’s list.