1. SOUTH Al-BATINAH LOGISTICS AREA (KHAZAEN)
OMAN LOGISTICS COMPANY SAOC. (OLCo)
Oman Economic Forum
Eng. Ahmed Al Azkawi
24- March

2. The VISION
To be the centroid of the logistics movement in Oman, showcasing world- class urban plan, infrastructure and services
Developing a world-class urban plan with integrated infrastructure to support the four key sectors: logistics, industrial, commercial and residential.
Connectivity with the main logistics nodes such as the ports, airports and road.
Efficient services and incentives.
Attracting local and international investments.
Apply highest standards of sustainable
development and social responsibility.

3. Project Background and Location

4. Connectivity
40mins to Mct Airport
2hrs. To Sohar Port

5. KHAZAEN 2040

6. KHAZAEN
Block-1
Khazaen (Block-1)

7. Block one layout

8. Safety and security features
Fire Fighting Network (24 km)
CCTV Camera Locations (55 Nos.)

9. Business opportunities
Business Model – Main Options
Direct Investment / Entrepreneurship – Individual investors
Public Private Partnership – Developers
Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) – Infrastructure.
Design & Build – Work in progress…
SABLA is driven by Investors’ needs
Other Major Benefits
Implementation of ‘One Stop Shop’ (Single Window Policy)
Located at the heart of 60% of Oman’s population with links to UAE & KSA
Proximity to Muscat Intl. Airport and the Port of Sohar.
Lower start-up costs (e.g. Ready-to-Rent warehouses, offices …etc.).
Business start up and consulting services – ease of procedures.
Khazaen transportation, logistics and jobs portal.
Build a state-of-the-art facility, which offers one-stop-shop services to logistics providers and customers B O T

10. Sustainability in urban planning
Mixed-Used Development: In addition to its logistics and industrial base, SABLA will include commercial, residential and retail land uses to add value and vibrancy to the development.
Green Buildings: Exploring Rating systems for Green Buildings (such as LEED) at the Master Plan as well as the building level.
Connectivity to different modes of transportation and promoting public transport.
Renewable Energy: Promote the use of solar panels.
Efficient Utility Systems:
GIS Systems and Smart City Approaches: The use of the latest Geographic Information Systems technology in Urban Planning

11. KHAZAEN.OM

12. sustainable Development

13. Value proposition
A logistics hub for the consolidation and distribution of cargo coming in and out of Muscat
Relocating of some industrial and logistics/warehousing facilities from Ghala/Wadi Al-Kabir in Muscat
Facilitate growth of private sector logistics and industrial activities
Lower start-up costs (e.g. Ready-to-Rent warehouses)
Business start up and consulting services.
Khazaen transportation, logistics and jobs portal.
Build a state-of-the-art facility, which offers one-stop-shop services to logistics providers and customers
Promote Oman as a Gateway to the region

14. Oman Logistic Industry – Key facts
Oman’s logistics industry is one of the main non-oil economic sectors and contributed 4.9 percent to GDP in 2015
Amongst all freight activities in Oman, sea transport is the predominant mode, accounting for more than 80 percent of freight in Oman handled by Sohar and Salalah ports
Sea freight is likely to grow by 4.8 percent per cent in 2016, driven by the increasing intra-region GCC trade and due to transshipment demand from Asia, Europe, and Africa
Increase in population of 2.02% YOY and tourism 7.4% YOY increasing demand for logistics
Construction of a new link of a 680-km road between Oman and KSA will increase transport efficiencies
Increase in the road network internally within Oman and externally (with connections to the UAE and KSA)
As international trade gains momentum with the expansion of cargo handling capacities in major airports, Oman is likely to witness a steady upward growth in air freight in 2016.
The Oman transportation and logistics market presents a tremendous growth opportunity for large integrated service providers that also have a significant presence in the global freight forwarding business

15. Existing Warehousing and Distribution Facilities
The total registered warehousing and distribution facilities space around Muscat is estimated to be about 7.6 million square meters (2012)
A handful of leading companies classified as logistics service providers offering warehousing facility/service.
Logistics is mainly managed in house by most companies are represents a good business opportunity for the 3PL companies.

16. Demand for SABLA
According to a survey carried out in 2014 more than 80% of the LSP supported the location of SABLA and demonstrated strong willingness to move at the right cost.
Most of the LSPs having their warehousing facilities within Muscat city are potential users of the SABLA.
Majority of the manufacturing / importing & trading companies within Oman are willing to contract out logistics if it makes business sense.
Willingness to shift to SABLA for the Logistics Users
Willingness of LSPs and logistics users from
Muscat to SABLAH

17. Khazaen 2040

18. Unique Components of the Project
Medicine
Biomedicine, Hospital, Medical research center
Light Industry
Dedicated zones, packaging, IT
Education
International schools and universities, research centers, Logistics Academy
Fully Fenced 24/7 CCTV Surveillance Warehouses

19. business opportunities

20. Opportunities for Investors
Dry Port with CFS
Cold Storage
Bonded Warehouses
Ambient Storage
Commercial Warehouses
Open Yard (Storage/Construction)
Hotels
Medical Centre
Educational Institutes
Truck Depot and Support Facilities
Gas Station and Maintenance Centre
Restaurant & Cafes
Residential Buildings
Administrative building
Sports Complex
Community Facilities (Mosque,etc.)
Commercial and Retail
Customs & Ministry Offices

21. corporate social responsibility (CSR)