INTRODUCTION
Oman continues to capitalize on its geographical position, increasingly establishing itself as a major trans-shipment center for traffic between Europe, Africa and Asia with ongoing development and expansion plans at various ports in the Sultanate. Coordinating this maritime-based growth with land and air-side growth is also under way, with the 2011-15 five-year development plan earmarking $15.5bn for the national rail project; $6.2bn for airport expansion; and $3.1bn for road network development. Plans to connect the national railway project with the GCC-wide rail network will boost integration in the region, while airport and road expansions will solidify Oman’s growing reputation as a logistics hub and encourage the Sultanate’s growing tourism sector too.
Business interest in this economic sector is robust, buoyed by the strength of local, regional and international investor interest in the mega-schemes under various stages of development, which will be the gateway to business and commercial opportunities emanating from Oman’s burgeoning transport and logistics sector.
WHY ME-TRANSLOG
ME-TRANSLOG is supported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, which is spearheading the modernization of Oman’s transport and logistics infrastructure. It is also supported by various government, public and private sector stakeholders who contribute to the growth and continued success of this pivotal industry. This event aims to create synergy and strengthen the collaboration between the authorities and the industries.
ME-TRANSLOG will be a mega event where local, regional and international exhibitors will showcase latest technologies, best practices, pioneering research, advanced trends, and innovative products and solutions, to meet the requirements of governments, businesses, industrial and commercial entities, aviation, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil and gas and utilities sectors, for more efficient and even faster Transport and Logistics services.
The event is designed to meet the supply and demand of the market, by bringing the manufacturers, integrators, distributors, and service providers to capitalize on the expanding market and boost momentum across the entire sector.
As the only industry focused exhibition, ME-TRANSLOG will attract professionals and decision makers from across the transportation and logistics sector. The event is an important trade fair for networking and interactions with government officials, key decision makers, industry executives, contractors, consultants, service providers, financiers, and other stakeholders making it an impetus business oriented networking platform.
SULTANATE OF OMAN - STRATEGIC AMBITIONS:
SOLS 2040 - Sultanate of Oman Logistics Strategy 2040, the product of an intensive two years study, outlines plans to improve the country’s soft infrastructure, in particular the regulatory environment support mechanisms and institutions, in addition to maintaining the country’s commitment to invest in hard infrastructure like road, rail and ports. The strategy targets improvements in handling shipments with a particular focus on efficiency and cost.
OMAN LOGISTICS CENTRE - OLC was established to make logistics a core economic driver for the Oman Economy. The OLC has a mandate to spearhead a concrete plan of action, for making logistics a core economic driver for the economy. It will devise ways to encourage private investment to improve logistics competence, raise the sector to meet international standards and have in place a transparent system with proper monitoring and feedback.
