Sohar Port, Freezone sign MoU to expand cargo terminal by 27 ha

To cater to growing demand, Sohar Port and Freezone have inked a deal with C. Steinweg Oman (CSO) to expand its storage area by 27 hectares (270,000 m2). The pact represents an investment in Sohar Port and Freezone by the C. Steinweg Group and strengthens Sohar’s position as the leading export facility for minerals, reads a release. Mark Geilenkirchen, CEO, Sohar Port and Freezone, said, “This agreement adds to our capacity to meet the growing demand for minerals and solidifies Sohar’s position as a major global cargo terminal. In 2021, Sohar exported 37 million tonnes of dry bulk cargo. With demand continuing to soar, C. Steinweg Oman and Sohar will be in a prime position to serve the needs of the market as well as Oman’s diversification and development of mega projects across the region.”