Sharjah Expands UAE-Oman Trade Connectivity Through New Integrated Logistics Corridor

Dubai | EcoPulse24

Sharjah has launched a new integrated logistics corridor linking the UAE with Oman’s Sohar Port, in a move aimed at strengthening regional trade connectivity and improving cargo movement efficiency across Gulf supply chains.

The initiative, led by the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority in coordination with Omani customs authorities, connects Sharjah’s ports with several Omani ports including Sohar, Duqm and Salalah through Sharjah’s land border crossings.

Operations officially began on May 14 after technical and operational coordination between both sides was completed, with the first shipment moving from Khalid Port in Sharjah to Sohar Port through the Khatmat Malaha border crossing.

The corridor combines maritime and land transport into a unified logistics system designed to streamline cargo handling, reduce transit times and improve operational flexibility for importers, exporters and re-export businesses operating across the UAE and Oman.

Authorities said the system includes fast-track shipment handling, pre-arrival data processing, direct customs-supervised transport and integrated data exchange mechanisms between the two sides to accelerate customs procedures and improve shipment reliability.

The project also allows customs clearance procedures to be completed directly at Sharjah’s border crossings, particularly Khatmat Malaha and Al Madam, reducing the need for additional cargo transfer stages and lowering transportation costs.

The corridor forms part of Sharjah’s broader logistics infrastructure strategy, which integrates maritime assets across the emirate’s eastern and western coasts. Khorfakkan Port continues to play a central role as one of the region’s major container and cargo hubs.

The new route is expected to support import, export and re-export operations while providing manufacturers, free-zone companies and trading firms with more flexible regional logistics options.

Authorities also confirmed that a joint UAE-Oman operational team has been established to coordinate procedures, improve customs data exchange and maintain international standards in risk management, safety and cargo security.

EcoPulse24 Analysis

The launch reflects the growing importance of integrated Gulf logistics infrastructure as regional economies continue investing in trade efficiency, customs digitization and multimodal transport networks.

The corridor’s significance lies less in cargo volume at launch and more in the operational model itself: combining ports, land crossings, customs systems and freight coordination into a single logistics framework.

For the UAE, the expansion reinforces Sharjah’s role within the country’s broader trade and maritime ecosystem, particularly in re-export and regional distribution activities.

For Oman, the integration with UAE logistics flows strengthens the commercial positioning of Sohar Port and expands cross-border cargo connectivity with Gulf markets.

The project also highlights a wider regional trend toward building more flexible logistics systems capable of reducing delays, improving cargo visibility and supporting long-term trade growth across the GCC.