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OMMQS Mina Qaboos Port
Mina Qaboos Port is the seaport of Mina qaboos, in the city of Mina qaboosin Oman. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is OMMQS.

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Port Code

OMMQS

Name

Mina Qaboos

Country / Region

Oman

City

Mina qaboos

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

23.5995000

Longitude

58.5459000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

MINA QABOOS, also known as Port Sultan Qaboos, is located in Muscat, Oman, at approximately 23.5995000°N and 58.5459000°E. It is a historic seaport serving the Muscat and Muttrah waterfront area and is identified by UN/LOCODE OMMQS. The supplied port record states that commercial cargo operations were scheduled to cease on 31 August 2014 as the facility transitioned toward cruise-port use, with cargo activity shifting to Sohar Industrial Port. Accordingly, our service team treats OMMQS primarily as a port-history and destination-identification reference rather than a default port for new container or general-cargo bookings. Before quoting, we verify the current acceptance of the intended cargo, vessel, and handling operation with the relevant local parties.

UN/LOCODEOMMQS

CountryOman

LocationMuscat / Muttrah area

Port TypeSeaport; cruise-oriented legacy cargo port

Key Highlights

Operational status is the first screening point: the supplied record identifies the port as having ceased commercial cargo operations before conversion toward cruise activity.
Do not assume container availability: equipment release, empty return, gate handling, and cargo acceptance must be confirmed before any booking is issued.
Sohar is the principal alternative in the supplied port record: our team normally compares Sohar routing and final Muscat delivery requirements when the consignee specifies OMMQS.
Muscat-area delivery remains relevant: customs destination, consignee location, road access, and any temporary port or cruise-terminal restrictions can materially affect the final-mile plan.
Historical port names require documentary consistency: OMMQS, Mina Qaboos, and Port Sultan Qaboos should be cross-checked against the booking, bill of lading, and import instructions.

Facilities & Services

Logistics Element	Planning Implication for Our Customers
Commercial cargo handling	New cargo acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team obtains current written confirmation before arranging a vessel, terminal, or local handling instruction.
Cruise-port interface	If the port is being used for cruise-related operations, security controls, vehicle access, working windows, and truck movements may differ from a conventional cargo terminal.
Container and general-cargo services	Container yard, reefer plug, breakbulk, project-cargo, and stevedoring availability must be verified case by case rather than inferred from the port’s historical role.
Muscat-area road delivery	Where cargo is routed through an alternative Omani gateway, our team coordinates inland delivery after confirming customs treatment, truck access, delivery appointment, and consignee unloading capability.
Inspection and storage	Inspection location, bonded storage, demurrage exposure, and temporary holding arrangements depend on the active gateway and the authorities handling the shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical regional routing logic

For Oman-bound cargo, our team assesses Gulf, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asian, East Asian, European, and Red Sea trade directions according to the carrier’s current network and the selected Omani gateway. No direct service, sailing frequency, or transit time should be assumed for OMMQS.

Alternative-gateway connection

If the final destination is Muscat, cargo may require a sea leg to another Omani commercial gateway followed by road delivery. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, customs instructions, equipment availability, and delivery conditions.

Transit-time variables

Schedule reliability can be affected by transshipment, vessel cut-offs, port congestion at the active gateway, customs inspection, documentation amendments, public holidays, and road delivery appointments.

Quotation discipline

Our service team provides a firm routing and transit indication only after confirming the live port pair, carrier service, cargo type, incoterm, and inland destination. Published estimates remain subject to operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: the Muscat metropolitan and Muttrah area is the relevant destination market for cargo historically associated with Mina Qaboos.
Urban delivery profile: consumer goods, retail replenishment, hospitality supplies, construction materials, machinery, and project-related cargo may be destined for the Muscat area, but the active commercial gateway must be confirmed.
Tourism and cruise interface: cruise-related supplies and passenger-terminal logistics may follow access and security procedures different from normal import cargo handling.
Alternative Omani gateway: for new commercial shipments, our team evaluates Sohar-based sea freight with onward road delivery to Muscat when the consignee or customs plan permits it.
Cargo suitability: dangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, oversized units, and heavy-lift shipments require advance review because service availability cannot be inferred from the historical port profile.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: obtain the active terminal’s booking reference, documentation cut-off, cargo cut-off, gate-in rules, and receiving confirmation before dispatching cargo or empty equipment.
Port-name consistency: use OMMQS only when it matches the currently accepted destination instruction. A historical port name on a purchase order must not override the carrier’s live port rotation or customs declaration requirements.
Dangerous goods: provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, emergency contact, safety data sheet, packing certificate, and container details in advance. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: ensure commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, permits, country-of-origin information, and consignee details are aligned. Our team checks the applicable Oman customs process and confirms the inspection location before delivery planning.

Because the supplied port record describes a transition away from commercial cargo operations, the most important risk control is written confirmation of the actual receiving gateway and terminal before cargo is packed, trucked, or declared.

Shipping Tips

Send us the consignee’s full Muscat address, delivery postcode or area description, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS code, incoterm, and requested delivery date before selecting the port pair.
Ask the seller or buyer to confirm whether the commercial document requires OMMQS specifically or merely the Muscat destination. This distinction can determine whether Sohar plus inland delivery is the practical solution.
For out-of-gauge, heavy, reefer, or dangerous cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, temperature range, DG declaration, and handling restrictions at the quotation stage.
Use seaworthy export packing, moisture protection, visible marks, and consistent carton or package counts. Reconcile the packing list, invoice, bill of lading, and customs data before cargo handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still book a normal container shipment directly to OMMQS?

Do not assume this is possible. The supplied port information records the end of commercial operations in 2014. Our service team first verifies live carrier acceptance, terminal status, and customs routing; an alternative Omani gateway may be required.

What should I do if the consignee’s purchase order names Mina Qaboos?

Send the purchase order and consignee details to our team. We compare the named destination with the carrier’s current port code and confirm whether the cargo should move through another Omani port with road delivery to Muscat.

Are the names Mina Qaboos and Port Sultan Qaboos interchangeable?

They are historical names associated with the same port reference in the supplied data, but documents should use the destination wording and UN/LOCODE accepted by the carrier, terminal, customs broker, and consignee.

Can your team quote a transit time to Muscat?

Yes, after confirming the active sea gateway, service string, cargo details, customs plan, and final delivery location. Any initial estimate is indicative because transshipment, inspection, road access, and terminal acceptance can change the schedule.

What is the main operational risk for dangerous goods?

The principal risk is routing cargo to a facility that has not accepted the commodity or handling mode. Submit the complete DG declaration and supporting documents before booking so carrier, terminal, and local authorities can review acceptance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port master data: supplied port record for UN/LOCODE OMMQS, including the English and Chinese names, country, city, coordinates, historical operational description, and commercial-operation transition statement.

Regulatory verification: Oman customs procedures and applicable import documentation should be checked against the official customs authority domain customs.gov.om. Current carrier acceptance, terminal access, cargo cut-offs, DG approval, and inland delivery conditions require live confirmation for each shipment.

Verification boundary: no unverified berth dimensions, draft, terminal capacity, equipment count, throughput, sailing frequency, carrier commitment, price, or transit-time promise is presented in this module. The historical status supplied for OMMQS should be reconfirmed before any commercial booking.