Hutchison Ports Sohar, Oman, in coordination with Oman Customs recently conducted an interactive session for the Overseas Chinese Businessmen Association of Oman, said a report.

The session was carried out in the association’s premises in Barka and saw a considerable turnout of the Oman-based end-users, added the Oman Daily Observer report.

The workshop that was aimed to highlight the benefits and ease of business of shipping cargo through the Port of Sohar and to introduce the technological updates by the Oman Customs and the terminal, lasted for two hours concluding with a Q&A session.

The attendees were happy to know they are enjoying significant cost benefit by using the Port of Sohar as a gateway to arrange their shipments.

In addition to the smooth business process and savings, the terminal also facilitates the customs clearance process through its on-dock custom Inspection facility.

Anacin Kum, chief executive officer of Hutchison Ports Sohar, said that the workshop was part of its continuous efforts to reach out to the end-user community to facilitate the trade in Sohar.

He added that the productivity of the terminal was amongst the best in the region, highlighting the company increasing its quayside and landside equipment and launching more e-platforms for all the port users.