A seminar at the Sharjah Chamber on the operational advantages of the integrated logistics corridor with the Sultanate of Oman

Sharjah, June 23, 2017 – The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, organized today at its headquarters an introductory seminar on the integrated logistics corridor between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman. It targeted representatives of the government and private sectors from those concerned with trade and logistics services, as part of the Chamber’s keenness to support companies to make the most of this advanced logistics system that contributes to enhancing the efficiency of supply chains at the regional level.

The symposium was attended by Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Communication and Business Sector, Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs at the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, Jamal Saeed Bu Zangal, Director of the Corporate Communications Department at the Sharjah Chamber, and a number of representatives of federal ministries, chambers of commerce, government agencies and free zones, in addition to more than 50 participants from private sector representatives of businessmen, owners of establishments and companies working in the fields of trade, logistics and supply chains.

The symposium included an introductory presentation by Lamia Al Marri from the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, which addressed the most prominent features of the integrated logistics corridor between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman, during which she reviewed the objectives of the initiative and its role in enhancing the efficiency of supply chains and facilitating the movement of trade, in addition to the integrated package of operational and customs facilities provided by the corridor, which contributes to supporting the flow of logistical operations and raising the efficiency of performance in the various stages of transport and clearance.

During the presentation, Al Marri touched on the operational aspects of the integrated logistics corridor, explaining that the system connects the ports and ports of the Emirate of Sharjah to the Sultanate of Oman through advanced customs and logistical solutions, including Khorfakkan Port, Khalid Port, and Hamriya Port on the UAE side, and the Khatma Milaha and Madam ports as border crossing points, leading to Sohar Port, the state of Mahdha, and the Rawdah Economic Zone on the Omani side.

She pointed out that the distance between the Khatma Milaha port and the port of Sohar does not exceed 70 kilometers, which gives the corridor an exceptional competitive advantage in terms of speed and reduced costs, pointing out that the border crossings receive thousands of vehicles and trucks daily in light of advanced infrastructure and an integrated road network.

It also reviewed the facilities provided to customers, foremost of which is direct customs clearance at border ports without the need for additional transportation stages, in addition to exempting trucks coming from the Sultanate of Oman through the ports from traffic toll fees in Sharjah, which contributes to reducing operational burdens and enhancing companies’ competitiveness.

Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi stressed that the remarkable development witnessed by the Emirate of Sharjah in its logistical infrastructure reflects a clear vision towards consolidating its position as a major hub in the global trade movement and enhancing its ability to build a flexible and integrated system that supports the competitiveness of the national economy, as the integrated logistics corridor between Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman contributes to expanding supply chain options in a way that enhances the flow of trade movement, raises the efficiency of logistical operations, supports import, export and re-export operations, and enables companies, factories and establishments operating in free zones to reach… New markets with greater efficiency and more competitive operating costs.

Al Shamsi said that this workshop comes within the framework of the Sharjah Chamber’s role in enhancing communication between the public and private sectors and enabling the business community to learn about strategic initiatives and projects that contribute to developing the business environment in the emirate. From this standpoint, the Chamber is keen to introduce companies and institutions to the opportunities offered by the integrated logistics corridor between Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman and the advantages it provides that support the movement of trade and supply chains, enabling the private sector to benefit from new trade routes and advanced logistics infrastructure.

For his part, His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Raisi said that the integrated logistics corridor between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman represents a strategic step that reflects the advanced level of cooperation and coordination between the concerned authorities on both sides and confirms our keenness to develop a more integrated work system that responds to the needs of the trade and logistics sector. He explained that this initiative comes in line with the Authority’s vision aimed at enhancing the efficiency of connectivity between ports and border crossings and providing a business environment that supports growth and investment.

A number of participants praised the efforts of the Sharjah Chamber and the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority in organizing the symposium and the comprehensive introductory presentation it included on the integrated logistics corridor between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman, stressing the importance of these meetings in enhancing the business community’s awareness of the strategic projects supporting the trade and logistics services sector and the platform it provides for direct interaction with concerned authorities, raising inquiries and exchanging visions about the future of supply chains.

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