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Muscat charts maritime resilience framework

Asyad Group, the end-to-end logistics solutions flagship of the Sultanate of Oman, is seeking to develop what it describes as the world’s first fully integrated maritime resilience framework, bringing international industry leaders together to establish practical priorities for safeguarding supply chains and sustaining global trade amid mounting operational and commercial pressures. The proposed…

The Muscat Maritime Resilience Forum 2026 opened on Tuesday, aiming to establish the world's first integrated maritime resilience framework. Asyad Group, a leading logistics solutions provider in Oman, is spearheading the initiative alongside the Sultanate's government and industry leaders. The proposed framework seeks to address the growing challenges faced by maritime trade, such as operational and commercial pressures, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade patterns.

With over 80% of global merchandise trade by volume transported by sea, the forum aims to strengthen maritime networks, improve preparedness, and promote coordinated action across businesses, markets, and institutions. Experts gathered to discuss operational and commercial challenges, with the ultimate goal of developing practical priorities that enhance maritime resilience and support economic competitiveness and trade efficiency.

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