October 11^th, 2020, Muscat. Al Madina Logistics Services Co. (AMLS) has signed a long-term contract with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MOAF) to build, operate and manage an Inspection Hub for all fisheries and agriculture imports and exports in North Batinah and Al Buraimi Governorates. The Agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of MOAF, and Mr. Hassan Ehsan Al Naseeb, Chairman of the Board at AMLS, in the presence of honorable officials and delegates.

Mr. Hassan Ehsan Al Naseeb expressed the importance of this Agreement as yet another step towards achieving the Government’s Strategy for Public Private Partnership, by engaging the Private Sector in such investment opportunities where they are able to add value and enhance Oman’s logistics infrastructure. The project is expected to benefit trade through growth of imports and exports with the implementation of world-class cold chain logistics and facilitation of more efficient inspection processes. Mr. Al Naseeb further thanked MOAF for the trust bestowed upon AMLS through the award of this National project.

The 40,000 sqm logistics hub will comprise of cold and dry inspection docks, cold and dry warehousing, greenhouses, fumigation facilities, quarantine zones, offices for Government officials and staff, central laboratory, commercial complex, truck parking and plugin, washing and weighing facilities, commercial buildings, as well as prayer and rest areas for customers and truck drivers.

Mr. Mahmood Sakhi Al Balushi, Chief Executive of AMLS added “We are honored to sign this landmark agreement which will strengthen Oman’s capacity to handle volumes of fisheries and agriculture shipments, and enhance food and cold chain logistics capability in general. The implementation of this project will facilitate MOAF’s quality & safety inspection of shipments, while maintaining cold chain integrity throughout the process. The ultimate aim is to benefit traders and consumers with faster turnaround and higher standards, support growth in Oman’s trade volumes.”

 

About AMLS:

AMLS is an SAOC (closed joint-stock company) established in 2007, and is the leading 3PL and 4PL logistics company in Oman. AMLS has established itself as a pioneer in cold chain solutions and the establishment and management of dry ports, working in partnership with Government entities and business owners to achieve Oman’s National strategic logistics vision by elevating the quality and efficient of supply chain systems in Oman. AMLS has established multiple branches and entities in Oman striving towards its Passion for Logistics.