The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in cooperation with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, has introduced a new facilitation measure exempting cargo trucks arriving from Oman while operating within approved logistics corridor routes.
The exemption applies to trucks entering through the Khatmat Malaha and Al Madam border crossings, provided shipments meet the initiative’s requirements and are registered within its approved routes.
The move is set to facilitate the smooth flow of goods, reduce operational burdens on companies and clients, and support the efficiency of transport and logistics services.
Khatmat Malaha border crossing is located in close proximity to the Port of Sohar in the Sultanate of Oman, approximately 70 kms lometres away, enabling faster cargo movement and significantly reducing transit times between the two sides.
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The crossing is also linked to an integrated network of major roads connecting it to ports, free zones, and industrial and commercial areas across the UAE, further strengthening supply chain efficiency and facilitating the seamless movement of goods nationwide.
Meanwhile, Al Madam border crossing enjoys a strategic location at the intersection of major transport routes, enabling fast and efficient access to land and maritime transport networks. This facilitates imports, exports and re-exports across the region.
Its direct connection to the Wilayat of Mahdha in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate further enhances its role as a vital logistics hub.
The importance of the crossing is also expected to grow alongside the continued development of the Al Rawdah Economic Zone, supporting greater integration between commercial and industrial activities while strengthening connectivity between regional markets.
The measure forms part of broader efforts to further develop the logistics corridor ecosystem. It supports the development of more resilient and sustainable supply chains while enhancing trade flows and the movement of goods amid rapid growth across the regional and global transport and logistics sector.
In this context, the General Administration of Customs and Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said the facilitation reflects the UAE’s broader proactive approach aimed at strengthening operational readiness and ensuring the resilience of supply chains.
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to introduce practical solutions designed to maintain the smooth flow of trade and goods movement between the two brotherly nations under various circumstances and market conditions, while supporting business continuity and enhancing logistics efficiency across the UAE.
The Administration added that UAE Customs remains committed to ongoing coordination and collaboration with strategic partners and relevant regional and international entities to develop an integrated ecosystem of services and facilitation measures that reinforce supply chain resilience and support global trade flows, reflecting the UAE’s leading position in this field.
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