GUJ-06-09-2023

DPA revamps Pipelines for Oil Jetties; berths 1st Vessel through revamped Pipelines

G A N D H I D H A M : D e e n d a y a l P o r t Authority, Kandla is in the process of revamping the pipelines of Oil Jetties for augmenting its capacity as well as enhancing the productivity

On 03-09-2023 M T GUNES, became the first vessel to berth at Oil Jetty-01 for discharging through the

revamped pipelines. The ship will unload 1 8 , 1 5 0 M T o f C a n e Molasses. The vessel has discharged at an average pumping rate of 550 MTPH till 07:00 Hrs on date, which is an increase of about 100% compared to earlier average productivity of 275 MTPH. The flow rate of last hour was 613 MT

Adani Group’s Mundra Port handles highest-ever monthly cargo volume in August

AHMEDABAD: Adani Group’s flagship Mundra Port handled the highest-ever monthly cargo volume in August. The port handled 15 32 MMT of cargo volume in August this year It also handled 1,776 trains in the same period, which includes 1,532 container trains, according to a company filing.

“Our flagship port Mundra recorded its highest-ever monthly cargo volume of 15.32 MMT. The port also handled its highest-ever count of 1776 trains, which includes 1532 container trains,” the filing read. This is not the only milestone that Mundra Port has achieved in terms of volume handled this year so far.

In July this year, Mundra port handled over 5,300 twenty-foot equivalents (TEUs). With this, the handling at the port crossed the pre-cyclone Biparjoy levels of the around 4,900 TEUs. The cyclone had disrupted port operations and caused unavoidable operational downtime for around six days.

Asyad Group enables Omani Private Logistics Sector with Competitive Direct LCL Solution from India

MUSCAT: Asyad Group, Oman’s global integrated logistics provider, unveiled a competitive Less-thanContainer Load (LCL) powered by the Group’s logistics arm, and delivered on board of its maritime and container f

Nhava Sheva Port with Oman’s Khazaen Dry Port (KDP) via Sohar Port. Cont’d. Back Pg

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Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association hails efforts of Indian Rice Exporters Federation

GANDHIDHAM: The Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association (KPSAA) extends its warmest congratulations to the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and its esteemed National President, Dr. Prem Garg, for their exceptional commitment and unwavering dedication to the rice export industry

In a recent statement, KPSAA expressed its heartfelt appreciation for IREF's remarkable efforts in resolving the challenges faced by stranded traders. These traders, who had completed all payment for malities, were confronted with cargo-related hurdles due to the white rice export ban.

IREF, under the leadership of Dr. Prem Garg and its dedicated committee members, played a pivotal role in

alleviating the burdens faced by hundreds of rice trading companies Their tireless dedication and advocacy efforts showcased e x e m p l a r y l e a d e r s h i p during these trying times, highlighting the vital role of IREF in the industry

The collaboration and advocacy demonstrated by IREF not only resolved immediate concerns but also emphasized the importance of unity within the community KPSAA commends IREF for its steadfast commitment to finding swift solutions and positively impacting the industry

GATI partners with Tech Mahindra to build future ready software application - Gati Enterprise Management System (GEMS) 2.0

and last-mile operations The software will be developed in modules like Pickup, Delivery, En-route, Customer Contracts, Invoicing, etc.

HYDERABAD: Gati Limited, an Allcargo Group company and one of India’s premier express logistics and supply chain solutions providers, has partnered with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transf o r matio n, co nsulting , and b usine ss re-engineering services and solutions to develop Gati Enterprise Management System (GEMS) 2.0. Gati's core operational software system, GEMS 2.0, aims to offer an enhanced customer experience and a modern tech-driven interface while increasing efficiency and lowering costs.

The future-ready software application leverages Tech Mahindra’s expertise and focuses on cloudnative applications, reiterating the organisation’s commitment and investment towards nextgeneration digital transformation and Cloud initiatives. The partnership is focused on replacing Gati’s legacy application with a digital, scalable, and more agile cloud-based application for operational excellence and the highest level of customer experience.

Vivek Agarwal, President - APJI (Enterprise), Corporate Development, Tech Mahindra, said, "The strategic deployment of new-age, data-driven technologies is at the core of revolutionising operational efficiency and customer engagement in the logistics and supply chain industry. Our partnership with Gati in designing and developing GEMS 2.0 will help the organisation boost productivity, unlock new business opportunities, scale performance and lead the tech-led transformation narrative in the express logistics segment.”

Tech Mahindra will enable Gati, over the next 18-24 months, to custom develop GEMS 2.0 from scratch, covering the entire first-mile, mid-mile,

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, MD and CEO, Gati Express and Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd. (GESCPL) said, “GEMS which was rolled out 20 years back is a pioneering initiative in the logistics industry We are delighted to partner with Tech Mahindra to create a transformed GEMS on a micro services platform to provide customers ease of doing business. This partnership is a major step forward in delivering operational excellence and a superior customer experience and a part of Allcargo Group’s continued focus on empowering Gati reach greater heights.”

The architecture of GEMS 2.0 will be microservices-based and event-driven through rule engines, with an infrastructure designed and developed on cloud, with a mobile and security-first architecture approach aimed at delivering consistent performance across the company’s geography of operations GEMS 2 0 will deploy automation at various levels and extensively leverage data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). In addition, drawing strength from the intuitive and consistent UI/UX design, GEMS 2.0 will offer ondemand customisation and a multi-browser friendly user experience.

G S Ravi, EVP & Group CIO, Gati Limited. said, “The core vision of developing GEMS, an advanced real-time Enterprise Resource Planning platform, was to put customer first, optimize processes and to achieve better workflow management. Developing GEMS was a part of Gati’s evolution from a prominent express distribution player to an end-to-end logistics company. With its innovative digital solutions and proven competencies, Tech Mahindra will help us build the required tech-backbone to achieve the speed and agility necessary for Gati’s business.”

GEMS 2.0 to transform customer experience and deliver tech-driven producvity and efficiency

Mr. Bharat Gupta

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT DEENDAYAL PORT

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR EXPORT LOADING

SHIPS READY FOR BERTH

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (KICT)

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI PORT

ADANI PORTS & SEZ LTD. (APSEZ) MUNDRA

SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO

VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT LOADING

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI CMA MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD (ACMTPL), MUNDRA

TO LOAD FOR U. K. NORTH CONTINENT, MEDITERRANEAN, BLACK SEA, RED SEA, EAST EUROPE & CIS PORT

GUJARAT + NORTH INDIA

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD. (AICT)

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS PORT PIPAVAV

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI HAZIRA PORT

OTHER PORTS OF GUJARAT

ADANI PORTS & SEZ LIMITED (Adani CT, Mundra)

Monthly Port Throughput for the Month of AUGUST - 2023 NOTICE

MONTHLY ICD THROUGHPUT

The above vessel is arriving on 06-09-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from MESAIEED. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

The above vessel is arriving on 06-09-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from MESAIEED. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item Nos. are for the B/L Nos.arrived for Mundra Delivery. Separate IGM will be lodged with Kandla Customs for CFS - Gandhidham. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at Mundra from our Import Documentation Deptt. at Siddhi Vinayak Complex, 2nd Floor, Off. No.201-208, Opp. Reliance Petrol Pump, Nr. Rotary Circle, on Presentation of duly discharged Original Bills of Lading and payment of relevant charges. The container detention charges will be applicable after 5 days from the GLD for containers meant for delivery at Mundra. The containers meant for movement by ROAD to inland destinations will be despatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for paymeant of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these Documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. and usual survey conditions will apply.Consignees are also requested to note that the carriers and their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding the arrival of the vessel or the cargo.

- Charges enquiry on land line - 619100

- IGM No./Item No./Destuffing point enquiries can also be done at our computerized helpline No.(079) 40072804 As Agents :

DPIIT : States encouraged to formulate State Logistics Policy (SLPs) aligned with National Logistics Policy (NL)

DPIIT deliberates on wider adopon of PM GaShak Naonal Master Plan in States/UTs

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducts weekly review meetings with States and Union Territories to monitor and extend support for efficient and effective utilization of their State Master plan (SMP) portals for infrastructure planning and implementation.

A review meeting was convened for the Western and Central Zones States/UTs of India, chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics), DPIIT, Ms. Sumita Dawra at New Delhi on August 31, 2023. The meeting witnessed active participation from States/UTs i e Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan, Daman & Diu and Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

During the meeting, Special Secretary (Logistics) stressed upon the importance of utilising the GatiShakti NMP/SMP portal and adopting 'Whole of Government' approach for infrastructure and social sector planning.

The chair mentioned various benefits of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) by leveraging data layers and tools for effective, data-driven decision making, that includes:

i. Optimized Route Planning

ii. Enhanced visibility of intersections from forest, economic zones, archaeological sites etc.

iii. Enabling time and cost saving for planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, such as, use of digital surveys on NMP to streamline the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) with higher accuracy.

She also mentioned that the States/UTs are extensively using the PM GatiShakti approach for planning connectivity to Industrial Regions; for selecting the location of social infrastructure assets, such as anganwadis, schools, hospitals, etc.

States/UTs are integrating their existing development programmes/schemes with the GIS-based NMP/SMP to achieve better planning. For instance, the State of UP, integrated its Pahunch portal with the SMP , for effective decision-making about site suitability of new schools, based on various parameters like population, connectivity, teacher-pupil ratio, etc Similarly, the Gujarat Government used the PMGS for planning its coastal corridor to promote tourism State of Goa planned the disaster management/

evacuation route during floods to minimize loss of life, using the PMGS NMP/SMP portals.

It was further emphasised that the States/UTs must look after the following parameters for wider adoption of PM GatiShakti NMP:

i. regular meeting/workings of institutional mechanism at States/UTs level;

ii. ensure quality of data layers on NMP/SMP portal;

iii. usage of SMP for project planning and implementation to facilitate Ease of Logistics, Ease of Living, and Ease of Doing Business; and

The States/UTs are being encouraged to formulate State Logistics Policy (SLPs) aligned with National logistics policy (NLP) to bring holistic focus on ‘logistics’ in public policy at State level. So far, 22 States have notified their State Logistics policies.

The States/UTs were sensitized about the advantages of utilizing PM GatiShakti NMP/SMP at the district level for planning purposes. To enable area-based development, it is essential to adopt PM GatiShakti principles for gap identification, project planning, etc at grass root level This is where the involvement of district-level officers becomes crucial in implementing the area-based approach for social and economic planning within their districts.

The approach can streamline several challenges, such as land acquisition, approvals, utility shifting coordination, administrative assistance, and more, expediting and ensuring time-bound project implementation States/UTs were recommended to identify pilot areas for implementation of planning and analysis through the PM GatiShakti NMP/SMP

Major Ports attract over 20 rms for green hydrogen projects worth billions

NEW DELHI: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has received over 20 EoIs (Expression of Interest) from firms interested in participating in green hydrogen generation, storage, bunkering and refuelling projects being developed across three of its major ports, Deendayal (Kandla), Tuticorin and Paradeep.

Of these, more than 15 are interested in Kandla’s Deendayal Port, where nearly 26,000 acres of land is expected to be earmarked for green hydrogen projects, a senior official aware of the developments said.

Across the three ports, a landlord model will be followed; where port authorities will have ownership of the land, while there will be common infrastructure developed by private companies The hydrogen storage, production and sale modalities will be taken care of by private players. Over Rs. 700 crore investment is expected in Deendayal (Kandla) towards this green hydrogen park

According to the official, in Thoothukudi (now called VO Chidambarnar Port), around 224 acres of land have already been leased to ACME Cleantech Solutions to generate green

hydrogen and green ammonia. Investments are expected to be over Rs. 52,000 crore.

Another 10 acres have been leased to ReNew Power, also at VO Chidambarnar, the official said. These two were among the 20-odd companies participating in the EoIs reportedly floated by the port.

“So far, VO Chidambarnar is the only port to have leased land for green hydrogen projects. Kandla and Paradeep are both working out the details. There have been some 20-odd EoIs that we have seen, mostly for Kandla. Interest levels are high,” the official said.

A green hydrogen generation plant would require setting up renewable power options like solar or wind power Typically, it (green hydrogen) is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen atoms through electrolysis. The process of electrolysis is carried out through the use of renewable power

The Ports Ministry has already set a deadline of 2030 to set up green hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facilities across these three major ports. The official said the long-term plan is to have such facilities across all 12 Major Ports by 2035.

Adani Group’s Mundra Port handles highest-ever monthly cargo volume in August

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Despite the disruption caused by cyclone Biparjoy, Mundra port logged an on-year growth of 4.4 per cent in Q1FY24 in container handling. A new berth T3 is set to be commissioned in the Q3 of FY23. The berth will have a capacity of 0.8 million TEUs.

In May this year, Adani Group’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd (APSEZ) handled the highest-ever rail cargo of 120.51 MMT in FY2022-23, surpassing the previous best of 98.61 MMT

APSEZ operates the Mundra port.

Mundra is the largest container handling port in India, having handled more than 6.6 million TEUs in FY23, making it an integral gateway to the north and central parts of the country

Meanwhile, APSEZ recorded an on-year growth of 17 per cent in its cargo volumes to 34.2 MMT on the back of the growth in the volume of containers and liquids and gas cargos. The container and liquids and gas cargo volumes grew by 27.6 per cent and 69 per cent respectively

The company filing further said that APSEZ also saw significant growth in

its logistics business

The logistics business saw a 24 per cent on year growth in TEUs to 2,31,689 Under the General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme (GPWIS) of Indian Railways, cargo handled grew by 42 per cent 7.37 MMT Adani Group is one of the participants of the General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme (GPWIS) of Indian Railways. Under the GPWIS scheme, private companies are allowed to invest in general purpose rakes for the transportation of restricted commodities such as coal, coke, ore and minerals.

Collections of CGST Kutch Commissionerate

Grows at 22.46% for August 2023

K u t c h : C G S T K u t c h

Commissionerate in its latest press release announced that it collected a revenue of Rs. 245.12 crores in the month of August 2023 surpassing the target of Rs. 242.70 crores, thus achieving a growth rate of 22.46%.

For the current financial year upto

August 2023, the Commissonerate has achieved a growth rate of 25.63%, thus surpassing the all India growth rate of 11% by 14.63%. During this period (from April `23 to August `23) the Commissionerate has collected Rs. 1280.82 crores as compared to Rs. 1019 crores for the same period

previous years.

The release further stated that the CGST Kutch Commissionerate is well set to achieve the annual target of Rs. 3,236 crores for the current financial year. It may be noted that it collected Rs 2694 89 crores in the previous financial year.

MANSA in the Steering Committee of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)

MUMBAI: Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)-India was launched in July 2022. To co-opt industry feedback and guidance, MACN-India has constituted a Steering Committee comprising of senior level functionaries of the IPA, MANSA, CSLA, FOSMA, MASSA, INSA and GlobalMET.

This Committee, constituted in March 2023, meets quarterly, its recent being at Mumbai on 31st August 2023. It has succeeded, through a concerted collective action effort, over the past one year, in combating maritime corruption in the country It has engaged extensively with a wide array of stakeholders concerned, both in the public and private sectors. Through its digital initiatives, MACNIndia has already operationalised a Helpdesk and will soon be functionalising an e-dashboard.

It has received around 500 PANs (Pre-Arrival Notifications) from maritime companies / vessel masters / agents 16 maritime corruption incidents have been

reported to MACN-India, so far, all of which has escalated to the senior-most functionaries of the agencies concerned, actively followed them up and resolved, in quick time, with a 100% success MACN-India is receiving an increasing number of feedback from Masters of vessels and allied stakeholders that their port user experience in India is getting better and cleaner, progressively

CEVA Logistics : New Trucking route open along the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and China-Pakistan corridors

SHANGHAI: CEVA Logistics recently launched new international road transport (TIR) routes along the ChinaKyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and China-Pakistan corridors, opening new trade routes in China and central Asia. The opening of the new routes is expected to boost trade growth and deliver benefits across the region.

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Route

CEVA Logistics held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new route as the shipment convoy of six trucks departed from western China’s inland city of Kashgar, crossing into Kyrgyzstan. Loaded with industrial components, auto parts and consumer goods, the first TIR trucks on the new route successfully arrived in Uzbekistan’s second-largest city, Samarkand, after approximately 1,100 kilometers.

Joanna Zhu, Managing Director of Greater China, CEVA Logistics, said: “With the successful pilot, CEVA is expecting more regular TIR operations on this new route with around 100 trucks every month. CEVA will continue to optimize ground and rail product portfolios to open direct routes while strengthening intermodal capabilities. We will develop more trade lanes from China to the west and enhance trade resilience along the corridor.” Southern Corridor facilitates regional trade

Central Asia is the main passage along the Han-Tang Silk Road The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Ground Transportation Corridor is concrete example of China’s "Belt and Road" initiative. The opening of a southern passage has the capacity to change the entire transportation pattern of Western China. The southern corridor is expected to broaden the transportation range of the Eurasian Continental Bridge As more logistics parks settle in Kashgar, export companies shipping goods such as auto parts, finished vehicles, and consumer and eCommerce goods will greatly benefit from the new route. As the ChinaKyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan route becomes more established, CEVA anticipates making Kashgar a ground consolidation center for Western China.

In addition to the TIR solution, CEVA continues to explore and strengthen its multimodal solutions and open new direct routes as infrastructure in the region develops. Current plans call for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway to be completed in 2025 and will make it the shortest freight route from China to the Middle East and Europe. T h e r a i l w a

s e x p e c t e d t o s p a n m o r e t h a n 500 kilometers—more than 200 in China, 250 in Kyrgyzstan

and the final 50 kilometers in Uzbekistan.

Yan Zhou, Chief Representative of East and Southeast Asia, IRU, said: “IRU and CEVA Logistics have established fruitful cooperation since TIR was implemented in China in 2018. From the historic first China-Europe roundtrip TIR pilots to the recent new TIR route along the strategically important China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor, IRU has been partnering with members to develop innovative trucking services under TIR. Together with our members and partners, IRU will continue to promote faster, safer and more efficient road connectivity between the East and the West.”

China-Pakistan Route

CEVA L ogistics recently launched the first China-Pakistan (Kashgar, China to Islamabad, Pakistan) TIR trucking route CEVA co-hosted the new route celebration with the Shenzhen Cross-border E-Commerce Association. At the launch, five container trucks loaded with 79 tons of consumer goods departed from Kashgar, China via the Hongqilafu Port, the world’s highest altitude port. Covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers the trucks successfully arrived at their destination of Islamabad, Pakistan four working days later

The launch of the China-Pakistan TIR ground transportation route further enhances the diversity and safety of logistics corridors along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The new route also strengthens Kashgar’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative to continue the construction of the national logistics hub in Kashgar and the interconnection of Asia and Europe.

Kelvin Tang, Global Cross-Border & Multimodal Leader and Greater China Ground & Rail VP, CEVA Logistics, said: "The official launch of the first ChinaPakistan TIR trucking route opens up a new chapter in diversifying logistics corridors along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and opens up new paths for trade cooperation With the opening up of this new logistics corridor, CEVA can provide more flexible and convenient international logistics solutions for a wide range of customers, including those from the eCommerce industry."

CEVA Logistics has been an IRU member since 2019, and CEVA’s global leader for cross-border and multimodal solutions, Kelvin Tang, was recently awarded the IRU New Industry Shapers award in acknowledgment of his accomplishments in pioneering TIR transportation in China and promoting Asia-Europe trade.

Asyad Group enables Omani Private Logistics Sector with Competitive Direct LCL Solution from India

• Asyad Group introduces direct LCL soluon from India to Oman to enable local private businesses

• The direct LCL soluon provides Omani freight forwarders with a compeve import tool to improve their offering

• Importers and SMEs can capitalize on the new service to access global supply chains

• India-Oman LCL soluon is set to strengthen Asyad’s role as a key trade enabler in the Sultanate’s economy

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The new offering aims to empower Oman’s private sector by providing it with enhanced access to thriving global markets and the right tools to develop its service offering. The LCL solution is also set to facilitate Omani freight forwarders’ access to KDP’s world-class infrastructure, storage facilities and advanced container handling capabilities. Additionally, local importers and SMEs utilizing the LCL service will be in a prime position to import their goods from India at reduced costs, shortened transit-times and with a reliable direct weekly service.

The direct solution will see Asyad Logistics act as a consolidator and position itself as a partner to freight forwarders by leveraging its integrated logistics ecosystem, highly efficient container freight station (CFS) at KDP , and Asyad Line’s popular weekly India Express Service (IEX), as well as Oman’s proximity to the Indian subcontinent. With a logistics powerhouse by their side and a world-class logistics ecosystem at their disposal, freight forwarders can guarantee their clients enhanced reliability and cost efficiency, as well as expedited connectivity with India’s large export market and Oman’s major business and consumer hubs.

Juma Al Maskari, Asyad Logistics Director, highlighted the importance of this addition to empowering the private sector: “The private logistics sector is playing an increasingly significant role in the

national supply chains. In our capacity as Oman’s global integrated logistics service provider, we have always gone above and beyond to support this trend, constantly introducing services tailored to local businesses of all sizes. The latest LCL addition from India is pivotal, as it offers freight forwarders fast, reliable and costefficient access to the doorstep of key business and consumer centers in Oman through KDP , in a fully integrated Asyad journey. Therefore, our new LCL offering stands out as a strong, superior option against the existing services in other regional hubs.”

Expected to stimulate further growth in trade volume between India and Oman, Asyad’s LCL solution is another testament to the Group’s role as a key trade enabler and driver of Oman’s economy This role is projected to become more prominent as Asyad plans to unlock more Indian origins via an expansive network of inland container depots and expand the LCL service to cover imports from Indonesia and Singapore through the recently upgraded Far East Express (FEX) service

By introducing additional direct LCL solutions later this year and continuously expanding its direct lines, logistics and port capabilities, Asyad Group reaffirms its position as a true partner and key enabler of the private sector, supporting its growing role in logistics and realizing the Group’s mission to cement Oman’s standing as a global logistics hub.