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Salalah

Salalah, Dhofar, Oman

Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. thorl5 / Pexels.

About Salalah

Salalah is in Dhofar in Oman's far south, directly on the main east–west shipping lane, which makes it primarily a transshipment hub rather than a domestic gateway. It is the shortest Omani transit on the Europe–Gulf lane but around a thousand kilometres from Muscat by road. Use it when cargo is destined for the south or for onward transfer, not as a default.

First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Salalah — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 1520 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Oman lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.

Port information

Reference details for Salalah, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.

City
Salalah, Dhofar
Country
Oman
Port code (UN/LOCODE)
OMSLL
Port type
Container terminal
Indicative sea transit
15–20 days

What to know about Salalah

  • In Oman's far south, on the main east–west shipping lane
  • Primarily a transshipment hub for regional feeder services
  • Shortest Omani transit but very far from Muscat by road
  • Choose Sohar instead for northern Omani consignees

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Moving cargo through Salalah? Get a quote.

Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.

Indicative from £1,480.00 per 20ft container on Oman lanes. Cities and cargo details next.

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