Shipping and Multimodal Logistics
A legacy spanning over 150 years.
As a leading force in Oman's
dynamic logistics industry
Khimji Ramdas Shipping
and Multimodal Logistics (KR S&ML)
is a cornerstone of the Khimji Ramdas Group, a legacy spanning over 150 years. As a leading force in Oman’s dynamic logistics industry, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We are one of the few global organizations with the resources, reach, expertise and infrastructure to support shipping operations on a local, regional and global scale.
Leveraging our deep industry knowledge, experienced team, and cutting-edge technology, we provide a seamless one-stop-shop experience for our partners and clients. Our custom-made solutions keep you fully informed of your vessel’s status before, during and after the port call while we promptly meet your needs and adapt to changing conditions. Safety, reliability, efficiency, quality and legal compliance are our forte. We are committed to meeting the highest standards with integrity and transparency in everything we do. KR S&ML is committed to supporting Oman’s vision of becoming a global logistics hub, as outlined in the Sultanate of Oman Logistics Strategy 2040 (SOLS 2040).
Oman’s impressive ranking as the top GCC country in the World Bank’s Trading across Borders Index highlights the country’s business-friendly environment. With expedited customs clearance, reduced documentation costs, and minimal inspection rates, Oman offers a competitive advantage in logistics. KR S&ML is well-positioned to leverage these strengths and deliver exceptional logistics solutions to its clients.
Khimji Ramdas Shipping and Multimodal Logistics (KR S&ML) is a major partner-investor in one of the most transformational projects in Oman – Khazaen Dry Port project. It is the largest and a first-of-its-kind public-private initiative to establish a world-class Logistics City in the strategic heartland of the country.
Our Diverse
Shipping Options
We share your passion for transporting cargo safely, efficiently and sustainably worldwide. Customers in many different industries rely on us and we deliver, across routes and 1617 vessels, with a choice of services that cater to your cargo’s demands. Regardless of fleet size, our comprehensive service offerings can be customized to meet your exact needs.
Our expertise encompasses vessel agency, onshore support for naval and cruise vessels, customs clearance, overland, air, and sea haulage, warehousing, cross-docking, freight management, and ship chandelling. Backed by a robust infrastructure including a large fleet of heavy-duty trucks and trailers, coupled with a nationwide network of strategically located offices in Oman and the UAE, we deliver efficient and reliable logistics solutions.
We offer comprehensive logistics solutions across Oman and the GCC region. Our services include the seamless transportation of containers, bulk, and project cargo via sea, air, and land. We excel in customs clearance and documentation for both sea and air shipments. Our extensive fleet of trucks and trailers, available in various sizes and capacities, ensures efficient inland transportation. With dedicated offices strategically located at all Omani ports and border crossings, we provide unparalleled accessibility and support.
Furthermore, our expertise extends to exhibition cargo handling and the sourcing of specialized equipment to meet the unique requirements of our clients.
Key Regional Logistics Hubs
KR S&ML has operations at all major seaports as well as in-land logistics hubs and special economic zones in Oman and UAE. Our operations include some of the largest and most modern facilities in the world, and these ports are undergoing continuous development in terms of both capacity and diversity of services.
MADAYN (OMAN)
The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates, today known as Madayn, was established in 1993 to build on the industrial development that began with the establishment of Rusayl Industrial City in 1983. Madayn manages and operates seven industrial cities in Sur, Suhar, Raysut, Nizwa, Buraimi, Rusayl, and Samail, as well as Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) and Al Mazunah Free Zone.
SOHAR (OMAN)
The 45 sqkm Sohar Port and Free Zone is a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of Oman and the Port of Rotterdam. Besides being a key logistics hub, the development also hosts major petrochemical, metals and energy complexes.
DUQM (OMAN)
The massive 2000 sqkm Duqm Port and Special Economic Zone at Duqm boasts a port, ship dry dock, industrial complex, oil refinery, airport, a frontier township, tourism zone, and a logistics sector.
SALALAH (OMAN)
The 19 sqkm Port of Salalah and Free Zone at Salalah, is home to some of the most advanced logistics and trans-shipment infrastructure in the world. The development also includes a refinery, steel, food processing, solar panel manufacturing, and knowledge industries.
DUBAI (UAE)
The geographical location of Dubai has given this city the advantage of becoming an international logistics hub. An active airport connecting Europe and Asia, and a seaport strategically located mid-way on the most important shipping routes that link the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, make Dubai an ideal logistics hub for the world. KR S&ML is one of Dubai’s leading freight forwarding service providers
FUJAIRA (UAE)
Fujairah Port, located approximately 70 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, is the world’s second-biggest bunkering hub. It is also one of the world’s largest offshore anchorage locations, offering a wide range of Ship Supply and Engineering Services to vessels.
