Live
- Sisodia blames Centre for law, order situation in Delhi
- 'CAG report on Sheesh Mahal will expose Kejriwal misdeeds'
- Congress pledges Rs 2,500 a month for women
- Suburban Train Travellers Assn urges for route extension
- Saini pays tribute at Nada Sahib Gurudwara
- TGCHE revamps undergraduate courses: Chairman
- Hyderabad ideal for chip manufacturing: Sridhar Babu
- For centuries, villagers refrain from meat, alcohol on Sundays
- Metro Rail: First batch of cheques given to affected property owners
- CM expresses concern over declining fertility
OICT gets sleek new truck appointment system
Highlights
A brand new truck appointment system that will allow drivers calling at SOHAR Port and Freezone to schedule collection and delivery of cargo in advance is to be unveiled at Oman International Container Terminal next month, according to a senior official at the terminal operator.
- Appointment system to reduce waiting time, streamline logistics
- Senior officials expecting fewer empty Muscat-Sohar trailer trips
- Traffic flow and economic performance among wider benefits
Sohar: A brand new truck appointment system that will allow drivers calling at SOHAR Port and Freezone to schedule collection and delivery of cargo in advance is to be unveiled at Oman International Container Terminal next month, according to a senior official at the terminal operator.
OICT/Hutchison Port Holdings has invested US$184 million in developing state-of-the-art terminal operations at SOHAR. Albert Pang, CEO of Oman International Container Terminal said the new truck appointment system will be an important step in creating the nucleus of a seamless logistics network in Oman’s busting North Al Batinah region.
“The truck appointment system will provide a number of time and cost savings for logistics service providers and the broader Omani economy. Perhaps the biggest benefit will be the ability for drivers to monitor traffic flows remotely and schedule their arrival,” he said.
“This extra visibility should lead to better traffic flow in the port and on local roads as well as fewer empty trips between Muscat and Sohar,” he continued.
Oman’s logistics sector has grown rapidly in the past decade, and with increased investment aiming to create 80,000 jobs by 2020 the truck appointment system is expected to make the industry more competitive.
“The industrial and economic benefits of being able to consolidate the movement of cargo, include lower shipping costs and increased connectivity, which has the potential to enhance Oman’s existing competitive advantage,” said Pang.
Pang said the new system has been designed with end-users in mind and that drivers will have three options to book arrival times at the port, includes a mobile app, a dedicated website, and an IVR (Interactive Voice Recognition) number.
“We are aware of the need for flexibility and that the mobile devices drivers have access to will vary significantly,” he said.
Next Story
ADVERTISEMENT
