Transport Ministry announces operational privileges for local and foreign truck operators

Muscat : The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced the launch of a package of operational facilities and privileges to regulate the movement of foreign and local trucks and facilitate the smooth flow of trade through the ports of the Sultanate of Oman.

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is facilitating the entry and exit of foreign and domestic trucks through Omani ports, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police (Directorate General of Customs) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones :

-Organising and accelerating the entry of foreign and domestic trucks through ports

-Recording all operations in a unified and documented manner via the OneWB

-Electronic tracking of truck movements to ensure transparency and adherence to operational schedules

-Transfer of containers between trucks, or the exchange of trailers and their movement to ports or logistics hubs

-Direct contracting with Omani truck drivers through the OneWB electronic transport documents platform

-Streamlining procedures for oversized and heavy trucks through expedited land transport permits at Omani land border

-Allocation of Fast Track lanes for high-performing, compliant trucks

-Operations throughout the week, with flexible scheduling for entry and exit without delays

The Ministry calls on all beneficiaries of land transport services to fully cooperate in implementing these procedures. Any operational or regulatory updates will be announced in due course through the Ministry's official channels.