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AlwaysFree: A.P. Moller - Maersk Strengthens Its Footprint in Oman with the Inauguration of a New Office at SOHAR Freezone

Author: SSESSMENTS

According to the company’s website press release on May 3, 2023, A. P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), a global integrator of logistics, inaugurated a new corporate office at SOHAR Freezone in Oman today. Present at the inauguration were Christopher Cook, Managing Director, Maersk UAE, Oman, and Qatar; Omar Al Mahrizi, Chief Executive Officer, SOHAR Freezone; and senior leaders from Maersk and Sohar Freezone.

”Oman is a significant market for us where we are committed to serving our important customers by bringing world-class integrated logistics solutions closer to them. Our ambition is to simplify the supply chains, make them efficient and transparent, and thus contribute towards the Oman Vision 2040 that aims at making Oman a competitive economy.” Christopher Cook, Managing Director, Maersk UAE, Oman, and Qatar

Christopher added, "SOHAR Freezone was a natural choice for us to set up our new office because of its strategic location at the port and the world-class infrastructure of road network and air connectivity on offer."

The new office in Oman, the third one in the country after Muscat and Salalah, will allow Maersk to get closer to its customers and create meaningful interfaces with them. Besides ocean transportation, Maersk will offer a host of services and solutions to its customers in Oman, such as landside transportation, including cross border movement of cargo, customs clearances, warehousing & distribution, cold chain logistics and air freight.

”As a full-integrated logistics and industrial hub enabling global business partnerships, we are pleased to welcome Maersk, a global integrated logistics company, as our latest tenant at SOHAR Freezone. This partnership will enable us to streamline our operations further as we continue to focus on logistics and supply chain optimisation and strengthen our position as a smart logistics hub. Together with our partners, SOHAR continues to support Oman’s ambitions to further expand the transport and logistics sector, as per the objectives laid out in the Oman Vision 2040.” Omar Mahmood Al Mahrizi, Chief Executive Officer of SOHAR Freezone

The new office complements the several other initiatives Maersk has undertaken to strengthen its footprint in Oman. In November 2022, Maersk added Khazaen Dry Port (KDP) to its extensive ‘Port of Call’ network, offering transportation, container terminal, and reefer container services to import and export goods easily. Around the same time, Maersk also launched a service through the Port of Salalah in Oman as a gateway to Yemen, ensuring seamless cargo movement. This has increased efficiency for the customers and has the potential to eliminate unexpected costs.

About A.P. Moller – Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in shipping services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs over 100,000 people world-wide. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and green fuels.

For further information, please contact:

Adhish Alawani

Media Relations Manager - Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa

adhish.alawani@maersk.com 

Tags: All Products,AlwaysFree,English,Middle East,Oman

Published on May 24, 2023 3:47 PM (GMT+8)
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 3:47 PM (GMT+8)