# Port Of Sohar (OM SOH)

**UN/LOCODE:** OM SOH  
**Country:** Oman  
**Water Body:** Gulf of Oman; Indian Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Breakwater)  
**GPS:** 24.5167, 56.6333

2.4 million TEU of annual container capacity across three berths and a 970-metre quay anchor the Port of Sohar on Oman's Gulf of Oman coast. The container terminal, run by Hutchison Ports Sohar, handled around 350,000 TEU in 2023, leaving substantial headroom for growth. Spread over roughly 21 square kilometres, the deep-sea complex is organised into three clusters — logistics, petrochemicals and metals. Bulk is the dominant trade, with 18.5 million tonnes of dry bulk moved in 2023, complemented by liquid bulk and general cargo. Terminal operations are split among specialists: C. Steinweg handles general cargo, Advario manages liquid bulk and Hutchison runs the boxes. A key advantage is its position outside the Strait of Hormuz, giving direct deep-water access — around 18 metres alongside — without transiting the chokepoint. Cargo reaches Oman's industrial hinterland and consumer markets via road and the adjacent free zone. For forwarders, Sohar suits industrial, project and container cargo alike; competing Gulf options include Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port and, for transhipment, Salalah.

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