Oman’s government has unveiled plans to more than double the cargo handling capacity at its port in Salalah. The Gulf state’s Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded a commercial bid worth OMR55m (US$143m) which will see the port’s cargo handling capacity increase to 20m tonnes annually. “The general cargo business has been growing rapidly here, and this new expansion will play a significant role in serving the continued development of businesses in Oman and the surrounding region” said Port of Salalah’s CEO, Peter Ford. A statement released by the company that runs the port did not mention when the work is expected to be completed.