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Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Postal Prosperity Zone Oman project to launch this month
MUSCAT: A landmark initiative to integrate the Sultanate of Oman into the Postal Prosperity Zone (PPZ) – a global innovation programme promoted by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) – formally get underway this month. Overseeing the delivery of the PPZ Oman project is the partnership of Oman Post, part of Asyad Group, and UPU member Logistic-Natives, an international logistics infrastructure network for modern commerce. 'The PPZ Oman project, designed and managed by Oman Post and UPU CC member Logistics Natives, will start in May 2025, positioning Oman as a strategic node in a future-oriented, postal-driven e-commerce superhighway,' Berlin-based Logistic-Natives announced in a post on Monday. Plans for the establishment of the a PPZ project in Oman – the first in Asia and the Gulf region – were first unveiled last month during a visit by a high-level delegation from the Universal Postal Union (UPU), its Consultative Committee (UPU CC), and representatives from the World Customs Organization (WCO), government institutions, and global e-commerce stakeholders including Cainiao, SF Express and YTO. The underlying objective was to firm up plans for the establishment of the Middle East's first PPZ in the Sultanate of Oman. The PPZ initiative aims to enhance the integrated logistics network by establishing seamless digital links between Oman Post and international e-commerce platforms. It supports the development of modern customs systems and strengthens Oman's global transport competitiveness. The project focuses on real-time data exchange between postal and customs services, unifying labelling and tracking procedures, and optimising the movement of goods across air, sea, rail and road networks. Logistic-Natives, an association representing the interests of over 30,000 companies in the logistics industry, has described the PPZ initiative as a 'model for seamless cross-border e-commerce'. 'The PPZ initiative is a global innovation programme initiated by the UPU CC,' the German infrastructure network noted in its post. 'Fully aligned with UPU and WCO standards and regulations and based on existing UPU IT infrastructure, it facilitates cross-border e-commerce by (1) Establishing direct IT connectivity and integration between national posts and commercial senders (e.g. marketplaces); (2) Upgrading customs clearance flows and related infrastructure to meet global benchmarks and best practices; and (3) Optimising the digital and operational capabilities of national posts to provide competitive e-commerce delivery solutions and services which meet the requirements of commercial senders.' 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman Post joins global initiative to boost cross-border e-commerce
Muscat – Oman Post, a member of Asyad Group, has joined Universal Postal Union's 'Postal Prosperity Zone' (PPZ) initiative, a move aimed at enhancing cross-border e-commerce through integrated digital logistics solutions. The announcement was made during a high-level roundtable in Muscat on Wednesday held as part of the official visit of Universal Postal Union's Consultative Committee to Oman from April 22 to 24. The event brought together international postal and logistics leaders to discuss next-generation frameworks for customs, transport and delivery integration. Developed under Universal Postal Union's Abidjan Strategy and aligned with both UPU and World Customs Organization (WCO) standards, PPZ seeks to enhance cooperation between public postal operators and private logistics providers. It aims to create a globally connected system that supports real-time data sharing between postal and customs systems, standardised labelling and tracking, and efficient movement of goods across air, sea, rail and road networks. Delivering the keynote address, H E Dr Ali al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, highlighted the role of digital transformation and cross-border partnerships in improving competitiveness of national postal systems. 'The integration of digital platforms and regulatory alignment is essential to unlock the full potential of cross-border e-commerce,' H E Shidhani said. Oman Post's involvement in the PPZ programme supports the sultanate's Vision 2040 economic diversification plan, which positions logistics as a critical growth sector. Through PPZ, Oman Post will gain enhanced digital capabilities, streamlined customs operations and improved connectivity with global e-commerce platforms. ASYAD Group stated that the initiative will 'reinforce Oman Post's position as a regional logistics hub' and help develop a digital infrastructure that facilitates seamless international trade. Implementation of the PPZ programme in Oman is set to begin in May 2025. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
23-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman Post joins global initiative to boost cross-border e-commerce
Muscat – Oman Post, a member of Asyad Group, has joined Universal Postal Union's 'Postal Prosperity Zone' (PPZ) initiative, a move aimed at enhancing cross-border e-commerce through integrated digital logistics solutions. The announcement was made during a high-level roundtable in Muscat on Wednesday held as part of the official visit of Universal Postal Union's Consultative Committee to Oman from April 22 to 24. The event brought together international postal and logistics leaders to discuss next-generation frameworks for customs, transport and delivery integration. Developed under Universal Postal Union's Abidjan Strategy and aligned with both UPU and World Customs Organization (WCO) standards, PPZ seeks to enhance cooperation between public postal operators and private logistics providers. It aims to create a globally connected system that supports real-time data sharing between postal and customs systems, standardised labelling and tracking, and efficient movement of goods across air, sea, rail and road networks. Delivering the keynote address, H E Dr Ali al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, highlighted the role of digital transformation and cross-border partnerships in improving competitiveness of national postal systems. 'The integration of digital platforms and regulatory alignment is essential to unlock the full potential of cross-border e-commerce,' H E Shidhani said. Oman Post's involvement in the PPZ programme supports the sultanate's Vision 2040 economic diversification plan, which positions logistics as a critical growth sector. Through PPZ, Oman Post will gain enhanced digital capabilities, streamlined customs operations and improved connectivity with global e-commerce platforms. ASYAD Group stated that the initiative will 'reinforce Oman Post's position as a regional logistics hub' and help develop a digital infrastructure that facilitates seamless international trade. Implementation of the PPZ programme in Oman is set to begin in May 2025.
Times of Oman
23-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Post participates in "Postal Prosperity Zone" initiative
Muscat: Represented by Oman Post, a subsidiary of the Asyad Group, the Sultanate of Oman today hosted a roundtable meeting of the Postal Prosperity Zone (PPZ) initiative affiliated to the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The initiative seeks to modernize the systems of official national postal operators through flexible and rapid digital solutions that enable the operators to integrate with the global e-commerce system. In a speech during the meeting, Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, stressed the importance of digital transition and the development of joint cooperation frameworks to enhance the competitiveness of national postal systems. The PPZ initiative, based on the Abidjan Postal Strategy, is consistent with the standards and regulations of the UPU and the World Customs Organization. It aims to develop the infrastructure of postal logistics and customs services and to provide a gateway for cross-border e-commerce. By integrating digital operations and establishing integrated operational networks, the initiative provides an advanced framework for delivering parcels and shipments from the first mile to the last mile across global markets. Oman Post's participation in this initiative constitutes a step toward in backing the Sultanate of Oman's digital economy and achieving the group's commercial aspirations in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which accords priority to the logistics sector as the primary driver of economic diversification and regional competitiveness. The initiative also supports Asyad Group's vision to enhance the Sultanate of Oman's status as an integrated logistics hub. The "Postal Prosperity Zone" initiative will contribute to strengthening the integrated logistics system by enabling full digital connectivity between Oman Post and global e-commerce platforms. It also helps develop an advanced customs infrastructure and boost global competitive transport capabilities. The project deals with sharing data instantly between postal and customs systems, standardizing labelling and shipment tracking processes and improving the flow of air, sea, rail and road transport. A three-day visit made by an international delegation to ASYAD Group's integrated facilities includes ports, free zones and multimodal transport centres. The delegation comprises members from the UPU Advisory Committee, representatives of the World Customs Organization, government departments and international e-commerce partners.
