MUSCAT, JUNE 14
A team of executives from leading global container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) visited the ‘dry port’ of Al Mazunah Free Zone in Dhofar Governorate on Tuesday.
The guests were briefed about the facilities of Al Mazunah Dry Port and its one-stop shop, as well as the benefits and advantages available to international shipping lines that choose to ship their goods directly to the inland port, which has obtained its own international port code ‘OMAMZ’.
The meeting was attended by Eng Ali al Maashani, General Manager of Al Mazunah Free Zone, Mohammed Tariq Khan — General Manager of MSC Oman and other officials.
Al Mazunah Dry Port is by well-known Omani firm Al Madina Logistics Company within the free zone. The Dry Port commenced operations in June 2020, providing a range of services including the handling of containers, refrigerated containers and incoming and outgoing consignments which are re-exported through the free zone. Inspection, clearance, handling and release operations are also undertaken at assigned inspection areas at the dry port. A full-fledged Customs Office is also located within the dry port.