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OMOPQ Port Qaboos(mina Qaboos)
Port Qaboos(mina Qaboos) is the seaport of Port qaboos(mina qaboos), in the city of Port qaboos(mina qaboos)in Oman. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is OMOPQ.

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Port Code

OMOPQ

Name

Port Qaboos(mina Qaboos)

Country / Region

Oman

City

Port qaboos(mina qaboos)

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

23.6330556

Longitude

58.5666667

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Port Sultan Qaboos (Mina Qaboos) — OMOPQ

Port Sultan Qaboos, formerly known as Mina Qaboos, is located in Muscat, Oman, at approximately 23.6330556°N, 58.5666667°E. It is a historic seaport serving the Muscat metropolitan area and the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron. According to the supplied port record, commercial cargo operations were discontinued from 31 August 2014 as the port was being repositioned as a cruise facility. Oman’s commercial cargo flows were shifted toward Sohar Industrial Port. For international freight planning, our service team therefore treats OMOPQ primarily as a Muscat-area port reference and verifies the actual cargo destination before booking; it should not be presented as a routine container gateway without current terminal confirmation.

UN/LOCODE	OMOPQ
Country / city	Oman / Port Qaboos (Mina Qaboos), Muscat area
Port type	Seaport; current commercial role requires confirmation
Coordinates	23.6330556°N, 58.5666667°E

Key Highlights

Decision points for freight teams

Commercial status: the supplied record identifies the port as having ceased commercial cargo operations in 2014.
Primary planning implication: containerized and general-cargo shipments for Muscat normally require assessment of Sohar or another currently authorized Oman gateway.
Destination control: the UN/LOCODE in a customer instruction should be checked against the carrier’s current booking system and the actual discharge terminal.
Last-mile exposure: a Sohar-to-Muscat move adds inland coordination, trucking capacity checks, delivery-window planning and possible customs-location implications.
Best use of our platform: request a route validation before accepting OMOPQ as the port of discharge.

Facilities & Services

Facility assessment for cargo booking

Our service team does not assume active container, Ro-Ro, bulk, bonded-warehouse or cargo-inspection availability at OMOPQ. Such services must be confirmed with the nominated carrier, terminal and Oman-side agent before any shipping instruction is issued.

Commercial cargo handling

Do not plan routine FCL, LCL or project-cargo discharge at OMOPQ unless a current written acceptance is available.

Cruise-oriented role

The supplied description records a transition toward cruise operations; cruise berthing should not be treated as evidence of cargo-terminal capability.

Alternative gateway

Sohar Industrial Port is the principal alternative identified in the supplied record for shifted commercial cargo flows. Current routing must be reconfirmed.

Inland distribution

For Muscat delivery via another gateway, our team can coordinate trucking, delivery appointments, customs instructions and cargo handover subject to local confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule controls

Container cargo: use a current carrier schedule for Sohar or another confirmed Oman cargo gateway rather than assuming a service to OMOPQ.
Regional connections: Oman cargo routing may involve transshipment through regional hub ports, with the final pattern dependent on carrier network, equipment and cargo type.
Muscat delivery: an inland leg from the selected cargo gateway should be quoted separately and checked for truck availability, driving restrictions, delivery appointment requirements and customs release location.
Transit-time qualification: our quotations should show sea transit, transshipment exposure, port dwell, customs release and inland delivery as separate planning elements; no fixed transit time should be promised before the carrier confirms the route.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Muscat-area demand and cargo positioning

Hinterland: Muscat and the surrounding metropolitan area remain the relevant consumption and delivery market for cargo described as destined for Port Sultan Qaboos.
Typical commercial demand: consumer goods, retail replenishment, construction-related materials, machinery, spare parts and project supplies may be associated with the Muscat market, subject to commodity and importer requirements.
Routing distinction: Muscat destination cargo does not necessarily mean OMOPQ discharge; the final-mile destination and the port of discharge must be recorded separately in the shipping instruction.
Special cargo: oversized, temperature-controlled, dangerous or time-sensitive shipments require early confirmation of the alternative terminal, equipment and inland route.

Operations & Compliance

Controls before cargo acceptance

Booking and cut-offs: obtain the actual vessel, terminal, CY closing, documentation closing and VGM deadline from the selected carrier. A generic OMOPQ instruction is not sufficient for cargo planning.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, SDS and container details where required. Acceptance depends on the confirmed cargo terminal and carrier.
Customs and inspection: align commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, permits, HS classification and importer details before loading. Inspection, release point and document requirements may differ when cargo is routed through Sohar.
Inland delivery: confirm truck type, cargo dimensions, axle or route constraints, delivery address, unloading equipment, appointment windows and consignee readiness before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Recommended workflow from our service team

Ask the shipper or consignee whether “OMOPQ” is a legacy port reference, a cruise-port reference or an intended Muscat delivery destination.
Request a carrier or Oman agent confirmation of the currently accepted port of discharge before issuing the booking request or printing shipping instructions.
For Sohar routing, quote the inland movement to Muscat separately and include cargo dimensions, gross weight, packaging, customs status and delivery location in the first inquiry.
For hazardous, oversized or high-value cargo, send technical cargo documents at pre-booking stage and obtain written acceptance rather than relying on a standard service quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical FAQ for OMOPQ shipments

Can we book a normal container shipment directly to OMOPQ?

Our team will not assume this is available. The supplied port record states that commercial cargo operations ceased in 2014, so the carrier and local agent must confirm the current discharge option. In many cases, Sohar or another authorized cargo gateway will be more appropriate.

Is OMOPQ still suitable as the port of delivery for Muscat cargo?

Muscat may remain the final inland destination, but the port of discharge can be different. We separate the port code, customs location and delivery address and validate all three before booking.

How should a quotation show the transit time?

Our quotation should distinguish ocean transit, transshipment, terminal handling, customs release and inland delivery. Any transit indication is subject to the selected carrier, routing, cargo acceptance and actual operational conditions.

What documents are needed for a shipment initially marked OMOPQ?

At minimum, provide the commercial invoice, packing list, shipping instruction, cargo description, HS information, origin details, consignee/importer information and any cargo-specific permits. Dangerous goods and project cargo require additional technical documentation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference basis and verification boundary

The port code, name, coordinates, country, city reference and commercial-status description in this module are based on the supplied OMOPQ port record. Current cargo acceptance, terminal status, vessel schedules, cut-offs, charges, customs procedures and inland availability are operational data and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

unece.org — international UN/LOCODE framework reference; code usage should be checked against the carrier and current port documentation.
oman.om — Oman government portal for national administrative context; it is not treated here as confirmation of a live cargo service.
asyad.om — Oman logistics and port-network reference for current routing enquiries; specific acceptance and schedules require direct operational confirmation.

Verification rule: our service team validates the selected port of discharge, carrier booking acceptance and Oman-side delivery arrangement before cargo release or document finalization.