Oman has achieved a significant milestone in global trade and logistics, ranking first worldwide in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Indicators (LPI) 2025 for export supply chain speed.
According to the latest LPI 2.0 report, Oman secured the top position in the "Export Supply Chain Initiation" indicator, recording an average cycle time of just 0.8 days.
The ranking highlights the Sultanate's growing efficiency in handling export operations and reinforces its ambitions to become a leading logistics hub connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The indicator measures the time required for an empty shipping container to complete its cycle and return loaded and ready for export through a port. A shorter cycle time reflects greater operational efficiency, faster cargo processing, and streamlined trade procedures.
Oman's performance demonstrates the effectiveness of investments made in port infrastructure, customs facilitation, and digital logistics services.
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The World Bank's redesigned LPI 2.0 framework evaluates logistics performance using shipment-level operational data rather than traditional surveys.
The methodology draws on extensive data from maritime, aviation, and postal operators, providing a more accurate assessment of supply chain connectivity, speed, and reliability across countries.
In addition to leading the world in export supply chain initiation, Oman posted strong results in several other logistics indicators. The country ranked ninth globally in the "Import Supply Chain Termination" category, which measures the time required to complete the import cycle after cargo reaches its destination.
This performance reflects the efficiency of cargo movement and import processing across the Sultanate's logistics network.
Regionally, Oman continued to strengthen its position within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The country ranked second in the GCC for container export dwell time and third for direct shipping line services, indicating strong maritime connectivity and access to international markets.
Oman also placed 25th globally in the number of shipping alliances and 39th worldwide in direct maritime connection partners.
Industry observers say the results reflect years of sustained investment in key logistics assets, including the ports of Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm, as well as efforts to modernize customs procedures and expand transportation infrastructure.
The logistics sector has become a central pillar of Oman's economic diversification strategy under Vision 2040, which seeks to reduce reliance on oil revenues and strengthen non-oil sectors.
Officials said the rankings demonstrate Oman's growing competitiveness in global supply chains and its ability to attract trade, investment, and industrial activity.
As international businesses increasingly prioritize speed and reliability in logistics operations, the latest World Bank findings are expected to further enhance Oman's reputation as a strategic gateway for regional and global commerce.
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