Strategic
Logistics Initiatives by Asyad Drive Robust Growth in Oman-India Trade Corridor

Muscat,
17 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Asyad Group has announced the achievement of
significant qualitative leaps in trade volumes between the Sultanate of Oman
and the Republic of India for the period spanning 2020 to 2024. These results
are a direct outcome of the group’s strategic initiatives and targeted
logistics investments through its integrated network of assets, designed to
strengthen bilateral trade flows and streamline the movement of goods between
the two countries.

Statistical
data released by Asyad reflects strong, consistent growth, underscoring the
operational effectiveness of its direct shipping corridors. The figures show
that direct imports from India through Omani ports achieved a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%, while Omani exports to India via the same ports recorded
a CAGR of 16%.

The
share of direct imports from India to Oman also saw a notable rise, increasing
from 75% in 2020 to 88% in 2024. This trend highlights the growing preference
of both Omani and Indian businesses for the direct shipping channels established
by Asyad in partnership with leading global shipping lines.

This
expansion is driven by a suite of targeted logistics initiatives that Asyad has
implemented to bolster supply chain resilience and efficiency. Key among these
is the launch of dedicated, regular direct shipping services linking Omani
ports—Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah—with major Indian ports including Mundra, Nhava
Sheva, Hazira, and Jawaharlal Nehru (JNPT). These services have been
instrumental in reducing transit times and lowering logistics costs, thereby
enhancing the overall competitiveness of direct trade.

Further
supporting this growth, Asyad established International Consolidation Centres
and a Purchase Order Management hub in India. Operating from its primary
facility at Nhava Sheva Port and supported by sub-centres in Chennai,
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, this network provides integrated
logistics solutions. It enables supply chain optimisation and purchase order
consolidation for customers, leveraging Asyad’s international assets following
a strategic acquisition completed last year.

To
serve smaller-scale importers efficiently, Asyad has activated the Khazaen Dry
Port to facilitate direct imports for the Omani business community. By offering
direct Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) shipping solutions from India, it
accelerates cargo delivery and supports both domestic distribution and
international trade flows.

Leveraging
its comprehensive logistics ecosystem—encompassing seaports, maritime
transport, free and economic zones, specialised logistics services, and cold
chain solutions—Asyad is actively facilitating direct trade via Omani gateways.
This integrated approach is a key driver in expanding trade volumes between the
two countries.

These
strategic efforts directly support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by
promoting economic diversification, broadening strategic commercial alliances,
and cementing the Sultanate of Oman’s role as a premier regional hub that
connects India to global markets.

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Ends/Khalid