Port of Duqm Company

What Port of Duqm Company does

Port of Duqm Company SAOC operates the Port of Duqm, a Greenfield multipurpose seaport located within the Special Economic Zone of Duqm (SEZD) in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. The port was inaugurated in February 2022 and offers a broad portfolio of services: container and general cargo terminal operations, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) handling, heavy-lift and project cargo handling, marine services (bunkering, tugboat operations, pilotage, vessel navigation), ship chandelling, and ship waste management. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Duqm Industrial Land Company LLC (DILC), manages approximately 2,000 hectares of industrial and logistics land for long-term lease to petrochemical, manufacturing, and logistics tenants, making land leasing a meaningful revenue stream alongside port tariffs. The business model is asset-heavy and infrastructure-driven: revenues come from published port tariffs, marine and bunkering service fees, industrial and logistics land leases, and ancillary charges, with publicly disclosed tariffs on the company website.

The company serves a diversified customer base across multiple use cases, anchored by global container shipping lines (Hapag Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM), industrial operators inside the SEZD, oil and gas logistics providers, fisheries exporters, and project cargo clients. Strategic partnerships with ASYAD (Oman Logistics), Port of Antwerp Bruges (operational expertise), DEME Group (maritime engineering), OTTCO (tank storage), and NIMR International (bunkering) provide depth across the value chain. The port sits at the center of a strategic pivot to attract green energy and low-carbon industrial activity: 2025 partnerships with NYK Line (green hydrogen, ammonia, finished vehicles), Ecolog International (transcontinental hydrogen corridor to Europe), and Vale/Meranti Green Steel (low-carbon steel hub) position Duqm as a Gulf export gateway for next-generation energy and materials. A $550 million capacity expansion announced in May 2025, combined with 152% cargo volume growth in 2024, signals an operation transitioning from ramp-up to scaled commercial growth within Oman's Vision 2040 economic diversification framework.

Name

Port of Duqm Company

Legal name

Port of Duqm Company SAOC

Website

https://portofduqm.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Port of Duqm Company SAOC operates a multipurpose seaport in Oman's Special Economic Zone of Duqm, offering cargo handling, marine services, bunkering, and industrial land leasing to shipping lines, energy companies, and logistics operators across the Gulf, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal) (TLAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Facility Security (ISPS Compliance, PFSP Development) (BPAKALAA), Owner/Operator Representation & Port Disbursement Account (PDA) Management (TLAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Cargo handling services
• Marine services
• Industrial land leasing
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Port of Duqm Company SAOC operates the Port of Duqm, a multipurpose Greenfield port within the Special Economic Zone of Duqm (SEZD) in Oman. It provides container and general cargo terminal operations, marine services (bunkering, tugboat, pilotage, navigation assistance), and long-term leasing of logistics and industrial land through its subsidiary Duqm Industrial Land Company (DILC), serving shipping lines, industrial tenants, and energy sector clients.

Product overview

Port of Duqm Company operates a multi-faceted port infrastructure and logistics hub within the Special Economic Zone of Duqm (SEZD) in Oman. The company offers an integrated platform of port operations and services comprising container and general cargo terminals, marine services including bunkering and tugboat operations, and land leasing for both logistics and industrial purposes through its Duqm Industrial Land Company subsidiary. Supporting digital services include online gate pass management and downloadable port procedures. The port serves diverse sectors including energy, fisheries, manufacturing, and green hydrogen, positioning itself as a strategic gateway connecting Gulf energy resources with global markets. Recent developments include a $550 million expansion and partnerships for green energy supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container and General Cargo Terminals Container terminal and general cargo handling facilities serving as the primary gateway for import and export operations, supporting container shipping, RoRo, heavy lift, and project cargo. Used by major shipping lines and vessel operators calling at the port.
• Marine Services Comprehensive maritime support including bunkering, tugboat operations, pilotage, and vessel navigation assistance for vessels calling at the port.
• Logistics Land Leasing Leasing of logistics land within the port zone, enabling third-party logistics providers to establish distribution and warehousing facilities.
• Industrial Land Leasing Industrial zone development through Duqm Industrial Land Company (DILC), offering long-term lease agreements for petrochemical, medium heavy, and heavy industrial activities across approximately 2,000 hectares within the Special Economic Zone of Duqm.
• Bunkering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 152% cargo volume growth in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• be'ah (Oman Environmental Services Holding Company)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025be'ah partnered with Port of Duqm to manage and treat industrial waste from ships, aligning with international maritime and environmental standards.
• NYK LinemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025Japanese shipping company NYK Line signed an MoU with Port of Duqm to enhance Duqm's role as a logistics and energy hub, focusing on green hydrogen, ammonia, and finished vehicle supply chains.
• ASYAD (Oman Logistics Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASYAD is shown as a partner in the Port of Duqm's logo section, indicating a strategic relationship in logistics and port operations.
• DEME GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEME Group, a Belgian maritime engineering firm, is shown as a partner. The partnership involves port development expertise and environmental management.
• Port of Antwerp BrugescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort of Antwerp Bruges is shown as a partner, providing port operations expertise and best practices for the Duqm development.
• SEZD (Special Economic Zone of Duqm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEZD is the parent special economic zone within which the Port of Duqm operates as a key component.
• OTTCO (Oman Tank Terminal Company)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOman Tank Terminal Company signed agreements with PODC for tank storage and related services at the port.
• Ecolog InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcolog International is developing the EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam as part of a transcontinental hydrogen corridor connecting Oman's Port of Duqm to the Netherlands and Germany. Port of Duqm will host the world's largest hydrogen liquefaction and export terminal.
• ValemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVale is developing a low-carbon steel mega hub in Duqm where Meranti Green Steel will build its green iron complex. The port provides feedstock sourcing and HBI export services.
• NIMR International LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIMR International signed a long-term bunkering agreement to supply bunkers at Port of Duqm, operating dedicated bunkering barges with total capacity of 5,000-tonne initially, supplying MGO, VLSFO and marine lubes.
• Hapag LloydmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's fifth largest container shipping line made its debut discharge at Port of Duqm, joining other major operators like CMA CGM, MSC, and COSCO.
• COSCO Shipping LinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's fourth largest container carrier operates at Port of Duqm as part of The Ocean Alliance consortium.
• Tristar GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTristar Group acquired more than 11,000 square meters of logistic land in Port of Duqm to develop a 3,048 sqm covered warehouse with 5,000 pallet position capacity, offering 3PL and 4PL services.
• Rezayat Logistics GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi-based logistics company leasing 4ha of land at Port of Duqm's Logistic Land to establish crane equipment and logistics operations.
• Middle East Fuji Khimji's (MEFK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEFK was granted a non-exclusive license to provide ship chandelling services to vessels calling at Port of Duqm.
• Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water ResourcesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to approve and facilitate fish exports and imports through Port of Duqm, designating it as an authorized port for commercial and coastal fishing vessels.
• Oman Fisheries (OFC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPODC ties up with Oman Fisheries to offload their catch and export to various destinations worldwide.
• Oman Oil Marketing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned a five-year agreement for diesel supply at Duqm for fueling Port of Duqm Company equipment and vehicles, mobilizing two 40ft container diesel tanks with 65,000 liters capacity each.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global container terminal operator with flagship PSA Singapore and joint ventures worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating large-scale container terminals and integrated port logistics at regional hubs.
• DP World: Dubai-based global port operator with flagship Jebel Ali and a worldwide terminal network. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing container handling, free zone industrial leasing, and end-to-end logistics services across the same regional customer set.
• APM Terminals: Maersk's global port operator running container terminals worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering container handling, inland services, and integrated supply-chain solutions to global shipping line customers.
• AD Ports Group: UAE-listed operator of multiple ports and logistics clusters including Khalifa Port and Zayed Port. Comparable as a regional incumbent operating multipurpose terminals, industrial zones, and maritime services across the Gulf.
• Hutchison Ports: CK Hutchison's global container terminal business operating dozens of ports across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep carrier relationships and large-scale terminal operations.

Direct peers

• Sohar Port and Freezone: Omani multipurpose and industrial port serving petrochemical, metal, and logistics tenants. Directly comparable in business model, customer mix, and competitive geography, with overlapping industrial-tenant focus.
• Salalah Port Services Co. (SPSC): Oman's flagship container and general cargo transshipment hub. Directly comparable as a multipurpose Omani port competing for the same carrier customers, transshipment flows, and industrial cargo along the Arabian Sea coast.

Regional players

• Mwani Qatar (Hamad Port): Qatar's national port operator managing Hamad Port and cruise terminals. Comparable as a Gulf multipurpose port with container, general cargo, RoRo, and livestock handling, serving an overlapping carrier and industrial customer pool.
• King Abdullah Port: Saudi Arabia's privately operated multipurpose port on the Red Sea coast. Comparable in serving container, RoRo, and bulk/breakbulk cargo with a similar mix of industrial-tenant strategy, though primarily competing in a different sub-region.

Others

• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Europe's largest multipurpose port and a stated Port of Duqm strategic partner. Comparable as a mature, multipurpose port authority offering container, breakbulk, chemicals, and bunkering, and providing the operational know-how transferred to Duqm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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