QS Maritime, the operator of Shinas Port in Northern Oman, has announced a $200 million expansion and modernization project set to begin by the end of this year. The initiative, costing approximately 77 million Omani rials, aims to significantly enhance the port’s infrastructure and capacity over the next five to seven years.
According to Abdulbaqi bin Ahmed Al Kindi, CEO of QS Maritime, the construction will be carried out by a specialized company experienced in maritime development. The first phase includes extending the existing basin to the south and building a new northern breakwater to accommodate larger vessels and improve port efficiency.
Once completed, Shinas Port will span 1.8 million square meters. The upgraded area will include zones for fuel storage, manufacturing, and warehousing—geared toward both the local market and re-export activities.
As part of the broader development, a new ferry route connecting Shinas Port with Bandar Abbas Port in Iran is scheduled to begin in the final quarter of 2025. The service will run twice weekly, using ferries capable of carrying up to 200 passengers and their vehicles.
The port has already seen impressive growth in early 2025, with ship arrivals more than doubling to 306 compared to 119 in the same period last year, reflecting rising commercial activity and regional trade interest.