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Asyad Group
IndustryLogistics, Transportation, Supply Chain and Storage
PredecessorAsyad Group
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016)
HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
ServicesLogistics Management
Websiteasyad.om

Asyad is a logistics service provider in Oman.[1][2]

History and operations[edit]

Asyad was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Muscat, Oman. Asyad operates logistics solutions via ports, free zones, and maritime assets in the Arabian Peninsula.[3][4] Asyad Group has three deep ports, two free zones, an economic zone, a dry dock, and a dry port. The group's maritime services include a fleet of 80 vessels which is largest dry docks in the Middle East.[5][6][7][8]

Asyad Shipping[edit]

Asyad Shipping operates a fleet of 80 vessels with a total deadweight capacity of 9.7 million tons.[9][10]

Free Zones[edit]

Asyad Group operates two free zones: Sohar Freezone and Salalah Freezone.[11][12]

Ports[edit]

Asyad Group is the largest port operator in Oman, mainly the three main ports of Salalah, Sohar and Duqm.[13]

Asyad Drydock[edit]

Asyad Drydock is located at the Port of Duqm on the southeastern seaboard of Oman. The drydock features a 2,800-meter quay, a water depth of 9–10 meters, 14 sets of jib cranes, and two graving docks. The dry dock handle vessels up to 600,000 DWT.[14]

Economic Zone[edit]

Asyad Group's economic zone, Khazaen Economic City (KEC), is an integrated logistics city located between Oman’s capital city of Muscat and the Sultanate’s industrial hub of Sohar.[15]

Oman Post & Asyad Express[edit]

Oman Post and Asyad Express operates postal and logistics services, including e-post, e-commerce delivery and virtual P.O. boxes.[16]

Awards and Recognitions[edit]

  • Ship Manager of the Year Award 2022.[17]
  • Bulk Shipping Company of the Year Award (2021).[18]
  • 4th-biggest Logistics Company in MENA (2021).[19]
  • Gold Award in the Medium to Large Businesses category.[20]
  • Best Ship Repair Yard Award (2022).[21]
  • Silver Award by RoSPA.[22]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Omani transport group Asyad weighs strategic stake sale in shipping unit -sources". Reuters. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  2. ^ Hubert (2023-12-10). "Asyad to develop and operate Muscat Airport Free Zone". Muscat Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  3. ^ "Oman's Asyad to Focus on Ports, Shipping". MarineLink. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  4. ^ "Asyad launches second ship made in Duqm Drydock". Zawya.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Ports of Oman". Oman Observer. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Port of Salalah Expansion". Ship Technology. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Asyad Group - 10 Biggest Logistics Companies In MENA". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  8. ^ "ESI Portal". www.environmentalshipindex.org. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  9. ^ "The Maritime Standard Awards showcases excellence across the industry - Latest Maritime & Shipping News Online - The Maritime Standard The Maritime Standard Awards showcases excellence across the industry". Latest Maritime & Shipping News Online - The Maritime Standard. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Oman Post ranks third globally in customer satisfaction index". Times of Oman. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Khazaen signs major agreements with Salalah Mills and Al Hilal Industrial Group". Times of Oman. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  12. ^ Writer, Staff. "Asyad Group launches second ship made in Duqm Drydock". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  13. ^ Service, TLME News (15 May 2021). "India's Zipaworld Partners with ASYAD for Express Deliveries in Region". Transport and Logistics ME. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Oman ranks first in global express mail service". Muscat Daily. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  15. ^ Staff, Entrepreneur Middle East (26 October 2021). "It's Competition Time: Oman-Based Asyad Group Invites Entrepreneurs To Solve The Logistics Industry's Pressing Challenges". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Port of Salalah Expansion". Ship Technology. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  17. ^ "ASYAD Shipping named Ship Manager Of The Year at the 20222 Maritime Standard Awards". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  18. ^ "Winners 2021 - The Maritime Standard (TMS) AwardsTMS Awards". www.tmsawards.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  19. ^ Mughal, Waqar. "Asyad Group - 10 Biggest Logistics Companies In MENA". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  20. ^ "AWARDS | OMAN SUSTAINABILITY WEEK". www.omansustainabilityweek.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  21. ^ Council, The (2022-03-11). "Industry Veterans & Organizations Honoured with the Prestigious SHIPTEK INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2022 – DCMMI". Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  22. ^ "2023 Winners | RoSPA Health and Safety Awards - RoSPA". www.rospa.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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