Muscat: President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania visited Asyad Group’s Fulfilment Centre on Tuesday to get familiarized with the competitive advantages and logistic services provided by the Group to enhance trade and economic activities between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Tanzanian President was briefed on the services provided by Asyad Group in ports, free zones, shipping, dry dock and its competitive logistic solutions. Those solutions include direct lines for container transportation, freight forwarding, cold chain, e-commerce and last mile express delivery services. The guest was acquainted with the centre’s operations as an ideal model in supporting supply chain activities across various local and global markets.
The President of Tanzania was also briefed on the partnership between Asyad Group, represented by Oman Post and Asyad Express, and the Tanzanian Posts Corporation. As per this partnership, the two sides exchange expertise and knowledge on the latest technologies and innovative solutions in the fields of e-commerce and postal services to implement best practices and experiences between the two countries. She was also familiarized with the joint postage stamp initiative that documents the historical and cultural ties between Oman and Tanzania.
At the conclusion of her visit, President Samia Suluhu lauded the efforts exerted by Asyad Group in providing competitive and international logistic services, as well as in solidifying the business and economic relations between the two countries. This visit underscores the strategic importance of the existing cooperation between Asyad Group and the Tanzanian Posts Corporation through logistic operations to create promising opportunities that boost trade exchange between Omani and African markets and links Omani entrepreneurs with the rapidly growing African markets. The African market gives access to more than 400 million consumers.
Asyad Group seeks to expand in various global markets, including in e-commerce services, especially because the Tanzanian market is considered the fourth largest consumer base in the field of e-commerce in the African continent. This expansion will consolidate Oman’s position as a pivotal centre for e-commerce, linking consumers with producers in regional and global markets.