Wednesday 17 / December / 2025
Muscat: 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.
