World Bank names Oman top nation for export supply chain efficiency

OMAN – Oman has been ranked first globally for export supply chain efficiency by the World Bank, recording a 0.8-day container processing time

The World Bank’s Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0 (LPI 2.0) also ranked Oman ninth globally, out of 165 countries, in the Import Supply Chain Termination indicator, reflecting the efficiency of import processes and cargo movement.

Export and Import Efficiency Metrics

The Export Supply Chain Initiation indicator measures the time taken for an empty container to complete its cycle and return loaded and ready for export via a port, highlighting the speed of container handling and operational efficiency at Omani ports.

On the other hand, the Import Supply Chain Termination indicator tracks the time from the delivery of a container to the end user to the return of the empty container to a warehouse.

At the GCC level, Oman ranked second for Container Export Dwell Time, which measures how long export containers remain at a port before being loaded onto vessels. It also ranked third in the region for direct shipping line services, which indicate the number of regular maritime routes linking Oman’s ports with destinations worldwide.

For fresh produce exporters and logistics operators, Oman’s 0.8-day export cycle time means perishable cargo spends less time at ports, reducing the risk of spoilage and improving shelf life upon arrival in destination markets.

Shipping Alliances and Maritime Connectivity

Oman ranked 25th globally out of 169 countries and second in the Gulf for the Number of Shipping Alliances indicator, reflecting cooperation among shipping companies in managing commercial and operational activities and in facilitating access to global maritime networks.

The sultanate also ranked 39th globally and third in the Gulf for the Number of Direct Maritime Connection Partners indicator, which measures the number of markets directly accessible via scheduled shipping services from Omani ports.

Strategic Infrastructure Development

The World Bank’s LPI 2.0 measures logistics performance using actual shipment-level operational data rather than traditional surveys, evaluating supply chains across connectivity, speed, and reliability, and drawing on data from operators accounting for more than 80% of global goods trade.

As Oman continues to strengthen its position as an international logistics hub, fresh produce exporters gain access to one of the world’s most efficient gateways for refrigerated containerized trade, with infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements reinforcing the sultanate’s role in global supply chains.

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