APM Terminals-operated Port of Salalah has invested US$300 million in expanding and ensuring readiness for the new network under the Gemini Cooperation of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
The investment has included upgrades to all six existing berths and an expansion of the yard. The expansion has moved the terminal from a capacity of 4.5 million to 6.5 million TEUs and cements the Port of Salalah’s position as a key hub in the region with ideal access to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa.
As part of the expansion project, APM Terminals has also invested in a new access road, a new electrical power substation and electrical network upgrade, and reefer expansion of 2,000 reefer plugs.
Capacity at the major port of Oman will be lifted by new equipment, including 10 new STS cranes with the capability to handle ultra-large vessels 26 containers wide. The new equipment list includes 12 hybrid rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, two reach stackers, six empty container handlers and 30 terminal trucks and trailers that have been added to the fleet of landside equipment.
Steven Yoogalingam, CEO of Port of Salalah, stated: “Our investment underscores our deep commitment to Oman and the region. The new capabilities ensure a smooth and seamless operation from Port of Salalah and provide opportunities for local and regional growth and job creation – also with the close link to the Gemini-cooperation, where we are delighted to welcome the network from Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd as part of the hub-system behind the setup.”
Muhanna bin Moosa bin Baqer, Director General of Ports at Egypt’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in the Sultanate of Oman, commented: “This expansion emphasizes our commitment to advancing the Sultanate of Oman’s economic objectives and supporting Oman Vision 2040. In collaboration with Salalah Port Company, strategic planning efforts are continuously underway to optimise the port’s strategic location and robust infrastructure.”
The Port of Salalah is a central component of the Gemini network, serving as one of the primary hubs supporting the infrastructure.
