Maritime Database Information on Port of Salalah  

Port Overview

The Port of Salalah is partly owned and managed by APM Terminals. It is operating since 1998 and is established as a leading transhipment hub, handling over 3 million TEUs per year. The port is strategically positioned close to the free zone and industrial park and offers both land, sea and air connectivity.
Given the close proximity and short sailing time to Yemen, the Port of Salalah offers a strategic location for an additional staging area for the Yemen crisis.
Arguably, Salalah can also be considered as a transit hub for the Global Commodity Management Facility (GCMF, former FPF) for the planning zone in the sub-region.

Port of Salalah Website

Port Picture

Port Of Salalah Map

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Major shipping lines are operating their services on a weekly basis into the Red Sea and regions of East / West Africa and Asia. Feeder operator services from MSC, CMA-CGM, and Maersk, Hyundai shipping line and APL are available and some (MSC, CMA-CGM for now) offer services to Hodeida and Mukala directly or via KAP with short distances 4-5 days transit time. 

4.4 Oman Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Berthing Specifications

Pilotage:

Pilotage is compulsory and pilots may board from launch or tug and are available 24 hours. Pilots can be provided at 30 minutes’ notice.

Fairway & Approach Channel:

Port of Salalah is entered from NE between East Breakwater and the Container Terminal. Vessels approaching from the Fair way pass between a pair of light buoys (Port and Starboard) and then between the head of East Breakwater and a light buoy 0.2nm NW.

Tidal Range & Flow:

Tidal range averages 1.0m to 2.0m however; during the monsoon season (June to August) waves can be up to 4.0 at max.

Dock Water Density

Density: 1.025.

* MPD: Maximum Permissible Draught

• Berths 1 to 6 are container berths in line; therefore, larger vessels can occupy part of a second berth if necessary.

• Berths 21 to 23 are General Cargo berths in line and larger vessels can occupy part of second berth if necessary.

• Berth 24 is a General Cargo berth. Berths 25 to 29 are berths for small general cargo vessels, Dhows, and fishing Launches.

• Berths 30 & 31 are main deep draft multi-user berths.

Anchorage:

Three Anchorage areas are designated for Vessels calling at the Port of Salalah:

Port Handling Equipment

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Private (APM Terminals)

• 16 and 18 meters harbor depth
• 18.5 - 20 meters approach channel
• 800 meters outer turning basin
• Vessel tracking system
• 11 Speed loaders
• 9 Fork Lifts
• 25 Super post panamax cranes
• 68 Rubber tyre gantries
• 177 Tractors and 187 trailers
• 4 Tugs
• 4 Reach Stackers
• 6 Empty Handler
• NAVIS yard and vessel planning system
• Radio data terminals
• VHF radios

Container Freight Station 

In order to meet customer requirements at a modern container terminal the Port of Salalah established a CFS (Container Freight Station) in 2002. It plays a vital role in adding value to its existing services offered at the port.

 The Port of Salalah manages and operates a Container Freight Stations (CFS) within the port boundaries providing grouping services of Less than Container Loads (LCL) for exporters as well as de-consolidation services especially for importers requiring distribution.

 CFS is split into Outbound and Inbound cargo.

Container Facilities 

With major shipping lines opting for mega-size vessels, the importance of transhipment ports cannot be underestimated – especially in the current economic scenario where economies of scale deliver efficiencies and savings in significance.

Transhipment container traffic is the mainstay of our business. The Container Terminal at Port of Salalah has attracted double digit growth year-on-year during 2003-2010. Underpinning this success has been a combination of location advantages, congestion-free deep-water berths, competitive service levels and consistently high productivity.

Expansion CT Berths 7, 8, 9

Given the strong growth trends being witnessed at the Container Terminal, a major expansion could be in the offing sooner than later. An expansion of the Container Terminal as well as Terminal-2 received the government’s formal approval in 2009. Upon implementation, the upgrade will add three new berths of a total quay length of 1,350 metres. The expansion will boost the hub's quay length to 3,555 metres and crank up the port's annual container handling capacity to nine million TEU, further paving the way for Salalah's elevation into the ranks of the world's largest transhipment hubs.

Custom Clearance Formalities

Please check the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/markets/export_refunds/forms/om.pdf

Terminal Information

An expansion project for a grain terminal with complete silos designed for around 100.000 tons of wheat storage is in progress.
There is no shortage of equipment or bagging possibilities. Trucks are widely available from the nearby industrial zone and free zone, where suppliers of veg oil, pasta and wheat flour are operating. Jumbo bags are available and can be purchased immediately with 4-5 days delivery upon request.
There are two bulk and general cargo terminals, both for bulk and break bulk cargo. The port can accommodate food in warehouse facilities inside the port and extra facilities outside the port. If requested, Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) can be temporarily set-up for WFP operations free of charge.
Liquids held at the free zone and facilities have the potential to create a liquids hub at port of Salalah in the future. Investments are also ongoing in a new tank storage facilities of total capacity 6 million MT up to current capacity of one million MT. The oil terminal is capable of accommodating vessels up to 35,000 DWT and tankers with 10m maximum arrival draught.
A ramp for a landing craft with a 1:8 gradient, 45m in length, and 20m width at 3.0m depth is available.

SALALAH FREE ZONE AND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

The free zone and the industrial estate is ready to assist WFP with space if necessary and for any assistance needed with new suppliers.
Different types of food suppliers can provide tomato paste, canned fish, bottled water, veg oils and pasta. Further, all types of medical equipment are available.

Warehousing in Salalah

The mission did not carry out an exhaustive warehouse capacity assessment in Salalah but, as an indication, visited a warehousing complex at Halabaazar where 13,000 sqm are available and are most currently empty; this capacity is divided between warehouses ranging from 1200sqm to 1500 sqm in size. Premises are clean and spacious, ventilated and isolated. AC and forklifts can be arranged on demand. Prices are negotiable and can offer long term contracts 3-4 years.

Halaabazar warehouses (partial view), Salalah 01 Jun 2015

Halaabazar warehouse, Salalah 01 Jun 2015

Halaabazar warehouses (partial view), Salalah 01 Jun 2015

Port Security

Salalah Port serves as a hub for the anti-piracy task force. It is also steadfastly adhere to international maritime safety and cargo security charters, notably the CSI and ISPC codes. Salalah Port has also been rated a US government's Secure Freight Initiative Charter port and Pilot site.

Maritime Database information on Port of Sohar

Port Overview

The Port of Sohar, located north of Muscat had a booming growth since its opening in 2002. It is composed of three main sectors: one for petroleum, one for industrial cargoes and steel and one for general cargo and containers. The port is complimented by a free zone for industrial development. The port is situated in the Barka region, which is the main logistics hub. All containerized services previously handled by Muscat port have now been transferred to Sohar port. Muscat has now became a port for cruise ships, while 90% of domestic cargo is imported via Sohar port.

The port is mainly handling bulk cargo, steel, cement and liquids on a special terminal for a Brazilian company. It is also strategically located to open to new business with Iran. Construction works of a food terminal, a railway and silos are on-going. The port will be connected to the GCC railway network, and the connection with Abu Dhabi will be complete by 2018-19.

The container terminal is operational and currently handling 11.000 TEUs a year, with 11 shipping lines calling on a weekly basis and the capacity to receive large container ships. The port is also going through a huge construction for other business and large investments both from the Oman Government, as well as the private sector. Between 4 to5 hectares of space is available at the free zone. A sugar refinery plant in under construction, together with silos for flour mills, which will be available within 16 to 18 months. Finally, warehouses and maritime services from husbandry services to bunkers are also available.

The Port of Sohar is an equal, joint venture with the Port of Rotterdam.

Sohar Port and Freezone Website

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Oman Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

* Project/General cargo: The Figures have been included in break bulk.
** These indicative figures are for the respective year. Please note that these values will change over time and can vary.

Seasonal Constraints

Tides

• Tidal streams NNW and SSE

• Low Astronomical Tide 0,0 metre CD

• Mean Low Low Water +0.9 metre CD

• Mean High Low Water +1.5 metre CD

• Mean Sea Level +2.0 metre CD

• Mean Low High Water +2.5 metre CD

• Mean High High Water +2.9 metre CD

• High Astronomical Tide +3.4 metre CD

• Currents are variable and light; mostly 0.25 ti 0.75 knots.

Weather

Summers are generally hot (35-45 degrees Celsius) accompanied by high humidity. Winters are cooler (20-27 degrees Celsius).

Winds are between NE and SW, light to moderate.

All vessels moored in the port or berthing shall take such precautions in severe weather as may be necessary and reasonable, and as may be ordered by the harbour master.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Relevant tariffs / rates for Sohar Port and Freezone

Port dues shall be paid in US Dollar (US$) or Omani Rial (OMR) by the agents of the vessel. Payment of the port dues must take place before the departure of the vessel or the agents of the vessel must have given a bank guarantee for the payable port dues. Payment of the port dues will take place in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman at

Oman Arab Bank, Ruwi Main Branch
Account number 3101-007970-500

Please mention the invoice number (vessel call number) when payment is made.

Project Cargo Surcharge

The project cargo surcharge is US$1.00 per freight ton (w/M) on project cargoes destined for projects inside SOHAR Port and Freezone concession area.

The surcharge will be levied via the shipping agent. Project Cargoes are defined as all material and equipment that will be used for the construction of projects inside SOHAR Port and Freezone concession area. Pipes and related equipment for pipelines outside SOHAR Port and Freezone concession area will not be affected by the surcharge. Cargoes for receivers/shippers outside SOHAR Port and Freezone concession area will also not be affected by the surcharge.

Procedure

Shipping agents should adhere to the following:

• Submit a certified copy of the vessels’ cargo manifest to SIPC Sohar Office marking it for the attention of the harbour master. This should be done at least 72 hours prior to ETA.
• A letter from the agent on the company letterhead should accompany the cargo manifest. This should state the freight tons and full consignee/receiver details.
• If the agent is in doubt whether the cargo is subject to a surcharge, then the commercial manager of SOHAR Port and Freezone should be contacted in writing only at least 72 hours prior to ETA. Full details of the consignee and/or notifying party must be provided.
• All invoices are payable prior to the vessel’s departure, but a deposit arrangement can be discussed.

Structure of Costs

SOHAR Port and Freezone is managed according to the landlord port model.

Visiting vessels should consider the following:

• Marine services (tugs, pilots) are provided by Svitzer and these are charged by SIPC.
• AMNAS (Arabian Maritime and Navigational Aids Services CO LLC) levies for navigational aids.
• Linesmen are charged by SIPC on behalf of Al Batina International.
• Every stevedoring company charges separately for its activities.
• Every vessel is obliged to pay AMNAS (Arabian Maritime and Navigational Aids Services Co LLC) a fee for navigational aids in the territorial waters of Oman (Royal Decree 81/2003; Ministerial Circulation No 218/2003). These will be levied in the first port of call in Oman.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Customs Guidance

Sohar Port and Freezone port operating procedures

Maritime-database information on Port of Duqm ts.php

Port Overview

The Port and City of Duqm project has impressive plans, and long-term vision to establish a major logistical hub for the GCC. Given its strategic location to the Arabia Sea, it is well connected to Asia, Africa, the Middle East; it also at the crossing point of all shipping lines to Europe, Australia and the Americas.
Currently, the Port and the City are under construction. The Port will be composed of a gigantic container and general cargo terminal, an oil terminal, a dry dock and possibilities for further extension. Duqm Port will also be connected to the GCC railway, with railway sidings on the quay.
The City will be composed of residential areas, an industrial park, recreational and educational areas, and a touristic area.

Port of Duqm Website  

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Oman Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Conceived as a multipurpose facility, Port of Duqm will cater to a wide range of cargoes and vessels. Envisioned in the master-plan are dedicated terminals for General Cargo, Containerised Cargo, Liquids and Petroleum Products, and Bulk Commodities. Construction of the marine substructure of a 2.2-km-long commercial quay has been completed. The quay, suitably fitted out and equipped, will be rolled out in stages during the 2014-15 timeframe.
Importantly, there is provision to add a further 10 kilometers of commercial berths during Phase 2 of the port’s development. Depending upon specific demand, these additional berths will be earmarked for general, container, liquids and bulk cargo as the case may be.

Separately, construction is well underway on the quay wall designated exclusively for use by government vessels, such as those belonging to the Royal Yacht, Royal Oman Police Coast Guard, Royal Navy of Oman, and Sultan’s Special Forces. The government berths will come into service in 2014.

General Cargo Terminal:
A 300-metre length of the commercial quay was officially inaugurated in March 2013, effectively marking the formal launch of commercial operations at the Port of Duqm. The quay has been equipped with a range of cargo handling gear suited for the handling of a wide variety of general and project cargoes.

Container Terminal:
A 1,600-metre length of the commercial quay has been set aside for the development of a dedicated Container Terminal with a throughput capacity of 3.5 million TEUs.

Liquids & Oil Terminal:
A tender for the design of a Liquids & Oil Terminal on the northern breakwater will be floated soon. This facility will primarily serve the feedstock and export requirements of a major refinery and petrochemicals complex planned at the adjoining SEZ. The terminal is proposed to be brought into operation in parallel with the launch of the refinery in 2017.

Minerals / Bulk Commodities Jetty:
Port of Duqm will play a key role as a catalyst in the commercialization of the potentially vast minerals resources of the Wusta region. A major Minerals Jetty, with a capacity to handle up to 5 million tons per annum of commodities, will be built in the first phase of the port’s development. This facility will either be operated by Port of Duqm Company or by an interested private investor. Conveyor systems will link the quay directly to stockyards planned well away from the jetty.

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

http://www.portduqm.com/Tariff/index.html#Charges-Table 

Berthing Specifications

Berth Hire