The
company retained all of its major customers, while leading client Maersk's
contribution to the business remained consistent throughout the year.
A statement by the port said: "The strong container
performance of 2020 is expected to continue into the first part of 2021.
Consumption is showing signs of recovery globally which will have a positive
impact on our transshipment volume. However, the economic reforms and austerity
measures, coupled with the decision to implement VAT in Oman, will potentially
impact domestic demand."
Prospects for a recovery in Salalah's general cargo
business seem healthy with increased volumes of key commodities seen in the
early part of 2021. Limestone and bagged cement forecasts remain bullish as
construction activities pick up, while liquid bulk movements are also looking
positive as the new Salalah LPG facility will be operational by the end of
March this year, reports Dubai's Maritime Standard.
According to state holding company, Asyad, the country's
ports handled about 54 million tonnes of general cargo in total, including 18.4
million tonnes of liquid bulk and 5.2 million TEU of containers, recording a
3.45 per cent and 5 per cent rise respectively in the latter two segments
compared to 2019. Livestock imports also saw a noteworthy increase in 2020,
with a 38.7 per cent rise over 2019, as 2.5 million heads of cattle were
imported through Omani ports last year.
Source : HKSG / Photo : APM Terminals.
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