The main commercial port and primary maritime gateway in Oman is the Port of Salalah, located on the southern coast facing the Arabian Sea. While Oman features other major industrial and container facilities such as the Port of Sohar in the north and the Port of Duqm on the central coast, Salalah handles the largest share of strategic transshipment traffic and general cargo exports. Its premier status is reinforced by global efficiency rankings, massive container volumes, and seamless integration with international shipping alliances.