Sharjah logistics corridor launched to Oman linking Khalid Port with Sohar
Sharjah launches a logistics corridor to Oman: first shipments departed May 14, 2026, from Khalid Port to Sohar via Khatm Melaha, enhancing customs pre-clearance and multimodal trade links.
Sharjah has launched a new Sharjah logistics corridor connecting its ports with major Omani gateways to deepen trade ties and streamline cargo movement. The integrated corridor began operations on May 14, 2026, when the first consignments left Khalid Port bound for Sohar, transiting the Khatm Melaha border crossing. The move forms part of a wider Sharjah logistics system designed to link the emirate’s eastern and western maritime assets with efficient land routes.
Sharjah logistics corridor begins operations on May 14, 2026
The corridor’s inaugural dispatch marked the operational readiness of a combined sea-and-land supply chain between the UAE and Oman. Officials reported that preparatory technical and coordination steps were completed ahead of the launch, enabling immediate movement of commercial consignments. The entry into service signals a practical expansion of Sharjah’s capacity to channel goods across the Gulf of Oman via overland links.
Route connects Khalid Port with Sohar, Duqm and Salalah via Khatm Melaha
The corridor covers a cluster of Omani ports, led by Sohar, and extends logistical access to Duqm and Salalah through coordinated routing. Initial shipments departed Khalid Port and passed through the Khatm Melaha border, with the Madam crossing included among the emirate’s land gateways. The new flow allows exporters and importers to choose a direct overland extension that complements existing maritime journeys without supplanting them.
Khorfakkan remains central maritime hub in Sharjah network
Sharjah’s port network, anchored by Khorfakkan as a regional transshipment centre, continues to underpin the corridor’s maritime edge. Khorfakkan’s deepwater terminals and container handling capacity strengthen the emirate’s ability to receive and redistribute consignments across its eastern and western coasts. The corridor leverages these marine assets while adding reliable overland options to reach Omani markets more directly.
Customs pre-clearance and fast-lane processing at Khatm Melaha and Madam
A core feature of the corridor is a suite of customs and operational facilities intended to speed border crossings and reduce handling time. Authorities have enabled pre-arrival data processing, direct customs clearance at Khatm Melaha and Madam, and a designated fast lane for qualified shipments. These measures are designed to shorten release times, eliminate redundant inland transfers and lower overland transport costs for traders.
Multimodal integration aims to boost trade efficiency and reduce costs
The Sharjah logistics corridor is structured to integrate sea, road and customs procedures into a single connective workflow that broadens market reach. By combining vessel services with streamlined haulage and regulatory clearances, the corridor offers firms more flexible routing and faster delivery windows. Planners said the configuration will increase resilience in supply chains and contribute to cost efficiencies that benefit shippers on both sides of the border.
Operational coordination and data exchange between UAE and Oman authorities
Successful corridor operation depends on sustained coordination between Sharjah and Omani agencies, and the launch includes mechanisms for joint supervision and information sharing. Direct data exchange between customs administrations, synchronized inspection protocols and joint operational oversight underpin the corridor’s reliability. This bilateral cooperation aims to raise predictability for carriers and reduce administrative friction during cross-border movement.
The corridor’s start of service also signals a strategic approach by Sharjah to diversify logistical choices for regional trade, offering complementary overland links alongside its established sea routes. Stakeholders expect the corridor to facilitate smoother transit for goods moving between the UAE and Oman while supporting wider commercial ties across the Arabian Peninsula. The integration of advanced processing, customs facilitation and port connectivity positions the route as a practical alternative for businesses seeking faster, more cost-effective regional distribution.