The Port of Salalah in Oman has reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, showing significant growth in both its container and general cargo terminals.
Operational and Financial Highlights
The port’s Container Terminal (CT) saw a substantial increase, handling 2.03 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), a 21% rise from the 1.68 million TEUs handled during the same period last year. This growth is a direct result of the recently completed terminal upgrade, which increased capacity from 4.5 million to 6 million TEUs, and the full implementation of the Gemini proforma services by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
The General Cargo Terminal (GCT) also experienced notable growth, handling 12.91 million metric tonnes, an 11% increase from 11.66 million metric tonnes in the previous year. This was primarily driven by higher exports of dry bulk cargo, particularly gypsum.
Financially, the Port of Salalah’s consolidated revenue from operations increased to RO 42.42 million from RO 35.04 million. Consolidated EBITDA surged to RO 12.78 million from RO 7.13 million, and the consolidated net profit grew to RO 2.48 million from RO 1.57 million in the first half of 2024.
Strategic Vision
Braik bin Musallam al Amri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasized that the port’s success is a result of strategic investments and its growing role as a key regional transshipment hub. He stated that the port is evolving into a more integrated trade and logistics facilitator, actively supporting investment and addressing challenges within the industry. This expanded role aims to reinforce the port’s position as a regional economic catalyst and create new value streams.
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Source: Zawya
