OMAN's Duqm-Asyad Group has commenced operations of the Asyad Container Terminal at Duqm, half way down Oman's southern coast, reports Muscat Daily.

The Asyad Container Terminal is also set to promote the Port of Duqm and the Special Economic Zone at Duqm as a global container handling hub.

Since its inception, Asyad Ports has managed several local ports and terminals, consistently posting a profit since the first year of operations.

In terms of technical capabilities, the Asyad Container Terminal is equipped with four remotely operated 65-tonne twin lift STS cranes and twelve 50-tonne RTG cranes.

These cranes have a 71-metre outreach and 18-metre backreach and are fitted with a host of fifth-gen technologies, optic fibre data transfer systems for remote operation, and smart driving systems.

Additionally, the terminal boasts a cutting-edge yard control system and an automatic landing system, all designed to improve overall handling and productivity.

The terminal also consists of three berths capable of berthing and handling three ships at a time, with a quay length of over 1,000 metres, a storage capacity of 26,000 TEU, and over 600 reefer containers.

Said Asyad Ports CEO Ahmed Mohammed al Abri:"Over the past two years, Asyad Ports has proven its ability to manage and operate several terminals for general and bulk cargo."