TIR cuts transport times between Saudi Arabia and Oman by 72%

September 21, 2020: Almajdouie Logistics, headquartered in Dammam, moved 20 tonnes of dairy products from Saudi Arabia to Oman, taking advantage of the TIR electronic pre-declaration (EPD) to accelerate customs procedure and has reduced the journey time from three days to 20 hours, a 72 percent cut.

This was the first TIR shipment handled by Oman Customs following the country’s accession to TIR. The operation was completed with the support of IRU members in Oman, ASYAD and TIR issuing and guaranteeing association SINYAR, as well as the Saudi Automobile and Touring Association and the Automobile Touring Club of the UAE.

“In the current pandemic context, this historic acceleration in border crossing times will enable the GCC to play its role as a global trade hub,” noted the release.