Sohar – Sohar Logistics Station for inspection of agricultural, fishery, livestock and foodstuff consignments in the Governorate of North Batinah was opened on Monday. The project costs RO3.5mn.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of H E Dr Saud Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, who affirmed the significance of the facility in serving beneficiaries from the governorates of North Batinah, South Batinah, Buraimi and Musandam, among other governorates and adjoining ports.

H E Habsi informed that Sohar Logistics Station will contribute to the marketing and export of agricultural, fishery and food products. The facility is the outcome of a partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and Al Madina Logistic Services Company.

“It serves as an example of services rendered to the private sector in terms of import, export and follow-up of products when exiting or entering the sultanate,” he said.

Sohar Logistics Station comprises several refrigerated units where consignments of fresh fish and marine products are inspected alongside other products like vegetables and fruit.

The facility also inspects livestock and offers customs clearance, lab services and container services. It includes parking facilities for trucks, cold storage, business outlets and client service counters.