The Port of Duqm in Oman has reported a significant increase in its Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo handling, with 34,024 units processed by August 2026. This volume was achieved through more than 20 vessel calls. Notably, over 600 of these units were classified as High and Heavy (H&H) cargo, indicating the port's capability to manage a wide variety of oversized vehicles and specialized equipment.
This growth underscores Duqm's expanding role as a key logistics hub in the region. The port's infrastructure is proving capable of accommodating not only standard vehicles but also more complex and larger Ro-Ro shipments.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this development at Duqm suggests enhanced capacity and reliability for Ro-Ro shipments to and from Oman. The ability to handle High and Heavy units provides more options for project cargo and specialized vehicle movements, potentially reducing transit times and offering alternative routing for certain types of freight. This could lead to increased interest in Duqm as a transshipment point for automotive and industrial equipment destined for the broader Middle East and East Africa.
