With its strategic location in the Persian Gulf and extensive trade relations with Iran, Oman has become one of the important destinations for exporting and importing goods. Sending cargo from iran to Oman can bring challenges that can be overcome by choosing a reliable shipping company and familiarizing yourself with customs rules and regulations. In this article, we will comprehensively review the steps of sending cargo to Oman, including choosing the appropriate shipping method, preparing the necessary documents, clearance of goods and ancillary services.
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Why choose Oman for business?
- Strategic location: As the gateway to the Persian Gulf and East African markets, Oman has a very convenient location for business.
Political stability: Oman enjoys high political stability, which gives confidence to investment and trade.
Business facilities: The government of Oman has provided various facilities for investors and businessmen.
Developed infrastructure: Oman has well-equipped ports, airports and roads that facilitate the transportation of goods.
Cargo transportation methods from Iran to Oman
Sea transportation: Sea transportation is one of the most used methods for sending cargo from Iran to Oman due to its reasonable cost and the possibility of transporting heavy, bulky, extra heavy and traffic cargo. Land transportation from the factory or warehouse to the ports of Jask (which has the major share of shipping sea cargo to Oman), Sirik and Bandar Abbas and sea transportation from these ports to Mina Shinas, Mina Al Suwaiq, Mina Khasab, Bandar Al Sultan Qaboos (Mustaha, Muscat) and The big port of Sohar is done. The ports and free zones of Sohar, Doqm and Salalah are used for large or large loads or containers and heavy bulk for import, export and re-export.
Advantages:Lower shipping cost than air shipping
Suitable for carrying heavy, bulky, extra heavy and traffic cargo
The possibility of carrying all kinds of goods, including dangerous goodsDisadvantages:
Longer time than air transport
Dependence on weather and sea conditions
Air Freight: Air freight is suitable for shipping time-sensitive, perishable and valuable cargo. Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, Dastghib International Airport in Shiraz and Muscat International Airport are among the important air routes between Iran and Oman.
Advantages:High speed in cargo delivery
Higher security than sea transportation
Disadvantages:High shipping cost
Restrictions on the weight and volume of cargo
Procedures for sending cargo to Oman:
- Preparation of goods: proper packaging, labeling and preparation of goods list
Preparation of documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, export licenses (if needed)
Choosing a transport company: comparing rates, services and credit of different companies
Commodity insurance: coverage of possible risks during transportation
Clearance of goods in Oman: performing customs formalities and paying duties
Sending FCL and LCL cargo from Iran to Oman
- FCL cargo (full container): In this method, the entire space of a container is allocated to your cargo. This method is suitable for transporting a large volume of goods and its cost is more economical than the LCL method. It is also suitable for carrying large bulk cargo and full ship cargo.
- LCL cargo (small cargo): In this method, your cargo is transported together with other cargoes in a container. This method is suitable for transporting small volumes of goods and its cost is lower than the FCL method.
FAQ:
- What documents are needed to send goods to Oman?
How much does it cost to send cargo to Oman?
How long does it take for the goods to arrive in Oman?
What is the best way to ship temperature sensitive goods?
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ASADI Express services to sending cargo from Iran to Oman
With well-equipped and safe warehouses in Tehran and Shiraz, as well as a wide network of international partners, ASADI Express offers comprehensive and distinctive services for sending FCL and LCL cargo from Iran to Oman:
Sea transportation: from various ports in Iran to important ports in Oman such as Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Doqm, Mina Shinas, Mina Al Suwaiq, Mina Khasab and other ports (including container cargo, large bulk and full ship cargo)
Air transportation: from Imam Khomeini Airport (Tehran) and Dastghib International Airport (Shiraz) to Muscat International Airport and other airports in Oman.
Ground transportation: from warehouses in Tehran and Shiraz to Muscat and other cities in Oman by road, especially Salalah
Goods clearance: carrying out all customs and goods clearance in Iran and Oman
Cargo Insurance: Providing cargo insurance services to protect your cargo
Warehousing: storing goods in safe and well-equipped warehouses in Iran and Oman
Packaging: Providing standard packaging services to protect the cargo
Re-export: the possibility of re-sending cargo to other countries from Oman
Financial payment intermediary: facilitating international financial transactions
Re-export goods from Oman to other countries
The strategic location of Oman and the existence of free trade zones in this country provide the possibility of re-exporting goods to other countries. With its experience and knowledge in the field of re-export regulations and procedures, Asadi Express helps you in re-sending cargo to different countries, especially the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, East African countries and Central Asian countries. Important export countries for Oman, in order of priority and re-export percentage, are: United Arab Emirates (30%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Yemen (10%), Kuwait (8%), Qatar (7%), Tanzania ( 5%), Kenya (4%), and other countries (21%).
Iran's important export goods to Oman
Iran exports various goods to Oman, the most important of which are:
Food and agricultural products: fruits and vegetables, grains, dried fruits, etc. (40%)
Building materials: cement, ceramics, tiles, etc. (25%)
Petrochemical products: polymers, chemicals, etc. (15%)
Metals: iron, steel, copper, etc. (10%)
Other goods: household appliances, clothes, etc. (10%)
The routes that the cargo can be sent by asadi Express
Asadi Express company provides the possibility of sending cargo in the following routes:
China to Dubai, China to Iran, China to Oman
Dubai to Iran, Iran to Dubai
Dubai to Oman, Oman to Dubai
Iran to Oman, Oman to Iran
Iran to Türkiye, Türkiye to Iran
Transit from Europe to Iran through Türkiye
Europe and Türkiye to Oman and Dubai
and other international routes
Important points in choosing the method of sending cargo from iran to Oman
- Type of goods: the type of goods (perishable, dangerous, time-sensitive, valuable, etc.) is effective in choosing the transportation method. Most of the light and valuable and perishable cargoes that need to be transported quickly are transported by air and cheaper, bulky and heavy cargoes that do not require fast transportation are transported by land and sea.
Weight and volume of the cargo: The weight and volume of the cargo affect the cost and method of transportation.
Time: If delivery time is important, air freight is more suitable.
Cost: Sea shipping costs are usually lower than air shipping.
Route: The transportation route and the existence of proper infrastructure are effective in choosing the right method.
Asadi Express offices and warehouses
- Warehouses: Tehran, Shiraz
International offices and warehouses: Muscat (Oman), Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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