Sohar Port:
With the Strait of Hormuz in a chokehold due to Iran-U.S. hostilities, Oman has pitched investment opportunities in Sohar Port to India that could provide uninterrupted access to energy resources from the Persian Gulf.
- Sohar Port is a deep-sea port situated in northern Oman, on the Gulf of Oman.
- It is one of the largest and most strategically located deep-sea ports in the Middle East.
- It lies approximately 160 km south of the Strait of Hormuz, midway between Dubai and Muscat (capital of Oman).
- The port serves as a vital commercial hub connecting the markets of the Gulf region, the Indian subcontinent, and East Africa.
- Sohar Port handles various cargo, including dry, break, and liquid bulk, as well as container shipping.
- The port is managed by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC), a joint venture between the Omani Government and the Port of Rotterdam.
- The Sohar Freezone adjacent to the port supports industrial activities such as petrochemicals, metals, and the energy sectors.
