TIR cuts time from Oman by 85%
Two TIR trucks carrying food set off from Oman recently, passed through the United Arab Emirates and arrived at their destination in Saudi Arabia less than 24 hours later. This transit time represented a time reduction of 85% compared to trucks not using TIR.
Ahmed Said Alhosni, the owner of Modern Silver Hands, the operator running the transport, said that “TIR allowed us to significantly reduce our transit time and costs, with the system proving its efficiency by reducing our border waiting times.”
Oman’s customs directorate played a key role in making the TIR system operational in the country and unlocking its regional trade potential. Two Omani transport companies, Asyad and Sinyar, also provided support for this first TIR movement from Oman, according to the International Road Union (IRU). (ben)
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