The UAE and Oman have signed a landmark agreement to establish the first cross-border freight rail link connecting Abu Dhabi and Sohar. Operated by Noatum Logistics on Hafeet Rail’s network, the service will run seven container trains weekly, handling 276 TEUs per train and a projected 193,200 TEUs annually, covering a wide range of goods and offering a sustainable, efficient trade corridor.
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