Ocean Freight Route

SalalahShanghai

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CNSHA
Distance
3,735 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Oman and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Salalah

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable berths designed to handle mainline container vessels up to ultra-large TEU
  • High-capacity container terminal equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and integrated yard management systems
  • Strategic reefer plug capacity supporting temperature-controlled cargo and regional agro-exports
  • Integrated road connections to the Salalah–Muscat highway corridor enabling reliable inland distribution

Key Exports

Petrochemicals and chemicals (including methanol and related products)Limestone and other mineralsContainerized transshipment cargo (regional re-exports)Agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, frankincense and related commodities)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Omani customs regulations and furnish complete commercial documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

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Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and semi-automated yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to rail, expressway, and barge networks
  • Specialized terminals for bulk commodities and vehicles

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

All imported goods fall under Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, including CIQ requirements.

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