In its series of meetings with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Sohar Port and Freezone Hosted the fifth and final webinar meeting which is called ‘Trade and Logistics Solutions via Sohar Port and Freezone to Maximise Your Market Reach’.

In the series of webinars which started in the year 2021, a vast range of topics was covered including food, metal, and emphasizing the opportunities for additional bilateral trade between Oman and India through logistics. Various strategic advantages are offered to Indian businesses by the Sohar Port and Freezone as proven by many Indian companies which have already gained success in their business at Sohar. The advantages offered include promotions in trade licenses, strong and better logistics connections, and flexible warehousing solutions.

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Sohar Port and Freezone Hosted a webinar meeting called ‘Trade and Logistics Solutions via Sohar Port and Freezone to Maximise Your Market Reach’.

In its series of meetings with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Sohar Port and Freezone Hosted the fifth and final webinar meeting which is called ‘Trade and Logistics Solutions via Sohar Port and Freezone to Maximise Your Market Reach’.

In the series of webinars which started in the year 2021, a vast range of topics was covered including food, metal, and emphasizing the opportunities for additional bilateral trade between Oman and India through logistics. Various strategic advantages are offered to Indian businesses by the Sohar Port and Freezone as proven by many Indian companies which have already gained success in their business at Sohar. The advantages offered include promotions in trade licenses, strong and better logistics connections, and flexible warehousing solutions.

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The ports of Oman have been ranked as the fastest in the world for handling containers.

With a vast land of 65,000,000m² that has been set aside for trade and logistics, distribution, and manufacturing, Sohar Port and Freezone provide a superior base for operators of logistics. The strategic location of the port makes it an exemplary place for companies to start with any kind of operations related to logistics and warehousing for a wide range of commodities and products, for distribution and or transit through Oman. Additionally, import/export tax-free implies that overall operating expenses are up to 50% lower than elsewhere in the region, providing substantial economic as well as strategic advantages. Furthermore, there are no corporate taxes or VAT.

Sohar Port and Freezone are situated in the middle of a consumer base of 2.2 billion people with the surrounding markets of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East which are growing at a good speed. Through its strategic placement on the map, close links to India, and accessibility to international markets, Sohar can link Indian firms to the rest of the world via land, sea, or air.

A unique benefit of manufacturing Indian goods in Sohar or adding value to them is duty-free access to the US market for eligible Omani goods provided by the Oman/USA Free Trade Agreement. Industry titans from around the world, like Vale, Al Tamman India, and Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., have chosen to take advantage of Sohar Port and Freezone’s value offerings.