Oman’s northern port sees a sharp rise in Indian cargo as shipping lines seek alternative routes to GCC markets Oman’s Sohar Port is emerging as an important gateway for Indian exporters to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as disruptions and security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz reshape regional shipping routes PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Located on Oman’s Gulf of Oman coast, Sohar is outside the Strait of Hormuz, allowing cargo arriving from India to reach Oman before being distributed by road to markets across the GCC. Recent reports indicate that feeder services linking Indian ports with Sohar have increased nearly fourfold since