Dubai Customs ‘Green Corridor’ handles surge in trade amid shipping disruption

Dubai Customs said on Sunday a trade corridor launched with Oman earlier this year has processed nearly AED8 billion worth of goods in a single month as regional shipping disruptions continue to affect supply chains.

The “Green Corridor” initiative was introduced in March in cooperation with Oman Customs to help maintain trade flows through alternative land routes linking Oman and the UAE.

According to Dubai Customs, the number of customs declarations processed through the corridor rose from 12,000 in March to almost 100,000 in April 2026. The value of transported goods increased from AED1 billion to more than AED8 billion over the same period.

The route was activated within 72 hours of regional disruptions affecting key shipping lanes, with cargo arriving through Oman then transported by road into Dubai via the Hatta border crossing.

The corridor is being used for shipments heading to Jebel Ali Port, goods entering the local market and re-export cargo moving through Dubai to international destinations.

Dubai Customs said the system uses sealed trucks, advanced digital customs integration and pre-arrival cargo information to speed up inspections and clearance procedures while maintaining security standards.

Authorities also extended transit periods for goods from 30 days to 90 days to give businesses greater flexibility during ongoing regional disruption.

Dubai Customs said the initiative was designed to support supply chain resilience, maintain food security and reduce pressure on businesses affected by changing trade conditions.