– Gulf countries have moved to revive the GCC Railway project – The rail link would significantly improve connectivity and trade within the bloc – Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar have all improved transport networks in recent years – It is hoped that the project will give impetus to rail development elsewhere in the bloc Following delays, the long-awaited GCC Railway looks likely to…
In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing in corporate digital solutions to improve communication with stakeholders, and predict and mitigate challenges along the supply chain. Looking ahead, shipping and logistics companies face growing sustainability…
On the shipping industry’s role in building resilient supply chains and achieving climate goals What impact are ongoing operational challenges having on the maritime industry? CHRISTOPHER COOK: There are bottlenecks throughout the entire supply chain – traffic at ports that cause vessel delays, the availability of trucks and drivers, and congestion at warehouses, among others. Globally, the…
As countries within the Gulf begin a gradual easing of Covid-19-related movement restrictions, the revival of the region’s aviation sector has come into focus. Effective recovery strategies will rely on reassuring passengers that sufficient health and the safety measures are in place. Reopening airlines According to the International Air Transport Association in an April briefing, air traffic…
Oman benefits from a strategic location on the south-eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly for the movement of goods and people by sea and air. As a result, transport and logistics has been identified in Vision 2040 – the government’s national strategy – as one of five key areas in the sultanate’s efforts to diversify away from its dependence on hydrocarbons. Transport…
Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and…
Interview:Sheikh Aimen Al Hosni Which airport developments have been the most influential, and how will they contribute to growth? SHEIKH AIMEN AL HOSNI: The government’s initiative of developing airports in Muscat, Salalah, Duqm and Sohar has been essential to the growth of Oman’s transport sector. Some of the airports have already received international recognition thanks to the great…
Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan and…
Interview:Abdulrahman Al Hatmi What will be the key growth drivers of the transport and logistics sector for the next decade? ABDULRAHMAN AL HATMI: Creating efficiencies, offering economies of scale and providing integrated solutions across the logistics value chain will be key differentiators for Oman over the next decade. The sultanate’s commercial environment is improving and will certainly…
Oman benefits from a strategic location, particularly for the movement of goods and people by sea and air. As a result, transport and logistics has been identified in Vision 2040 – the government’s national development strategy – as one of five key areas in the sultanate’s efforts to diversify away from dependence on hydrocarbons. Transport infrastructure is also critical to the success of…