# SOHAR Port and Freezone cargo growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sohar-port-and-freezone-cargo-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-24T08:07:35.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman reported a 52% increase in total cargo throughput during the first half of 2026, reaching 52 million metric tonnes. This growth occurred despite a challenging international trading environment and was characterized by a 40% rise in container throughput and a near doubling of breakbulk cargo volumes.

To support this expansion, investments in existing and expansion projects reached approximately US$6.82 billion. Within the SOHAR Freezone, five new investment contracts worth roughly US$589 million were signed, and leased warehouse space grew by 19% year-on-year. 

This performance at Sohar Port contributed to a broader trend of increased cargo volumes and revenues reported by global port operators during the first half of the year, alongside growth seen in Italian and Vietnamese maritime sectors.

## Claims

- The ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara moved 8,762,843 tonnes of goods in the first semester, a 5.8% increase compared to the first semester of 2025. (single source)
- La Spezia moved 6,237,219 tonnes of goods, representing a 2% increase. (single source)
- Container traffic in La Spezia reached 634,021 TEU, a 3.5% increase. (single source)
- Marina di Carrara moved 2,525,624 tonnes of goods, a 16.5% increase. (single source)
- Sohar Port moved 52 million tonnes of goods in the first half of 2026, a 52% increase year-on-year. (single source)
- Total investments in the Sohar port and Freezone hub have reached approximately $6.82 billion. (single source)
- Gemadept Corporation reported consolidated revenue of 3,120 billion dôngs ($120 million) in the first half of 2026, up 16% year-on-year. (single source)
- Vietnam Maritime Corporation's semiannual revenue grew 56% to 13,050 billion dôngs, while net profit doubled. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Global port operators report increased cargo volumes and revenues

Port operators in Italy, Oman, and Vietnam reported significant growth in cargo volumes and revenues during the first half of the year, driven by industrial expansion and increased trade activity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-port-operators-report-increased-cargo-volumes-and-revenues

### 2026-08-19: SOHAR Port and Freezone reports 52% cargo growth in H1 2026

SOHAR Port and Freezone saw a 52% surge in cargo throughput to 52 million metric tonnes in H1 2026, driven by container and ship-to-ship growth and significant infrastructure investment.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sohar-port-and-freezone-reports-52-cargo-growth-in-h1-2026

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Cite as: SOHAR Port and Freezone cargo growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sohar-port-and-freezone-cargo-growth