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Port of Salalah had been ranked the second most efficient container port in the world in the 3rd edition of global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Port also claimed the top spot in the West Central and South Asia region. Port of Salalah celebrated its 25th anniversary (Sliver Jubilee) of operations.

Port of Salalah had been recognized as the world's 6th most efficient container port in a report published by World Bank, IHS Markit and the UNCTAD annual index 2020.. Port of Salalah broke its earlier records by handling 4.5 million TEUs and 16.9 million MT of general cargo. Port of Salalah invests in 16 eco-efficient RTG cranes and three mobile harbour cranes to expand operations and service capabilities. Port of Salalah has managed to break its previous years' record with a record-breaking container handling volume of 4.37 million TEUs (twenty-foot-equivalent units) with two weeks to go for the year-end closure. Port of Salalah, in partnership with ROP customs, successfully tests Sea-Air cargo connectivity. Lloyd's List Top 100 Container Port 2021 - Port of Salalah ranked no. 43. Port of Salalah partnered with Maersk to launch a new end-to-end logistics service to Yemen through the Al-Mazyunah free zone.

Port of Salalah sat new productivity record by delivering 412.97 Port Moves per Hour (PMPH) and had hit an all-time record container volume of 4 million TEU. New Central Service Corridor Piperack for liquid product from Salalah Free Zone to Liquid Jetty Terminal. Lloyd's List Top 100 Container Port 2019 - Port of Salalah ranked no. 51. Geniuses Team won first place in HISBA Asyad . Port of Salalah had added four new rubber tire gantry cranes (RTGs). Port of Salalah added to its inventory with the addition of a new fleet of 20-YT222 - Terberg Tractors.

Cavotec installed 16 nos of MM400E15 units on berths 3 & 4 at CT, which were more effective in holding ships during Khareef. This project costed approximately around 3.5 million OMR. In addition, a new dual road to the Port of Salalah with three roundabouts had been built (about 2.7 km). This project under MOTC costed around 4 million OMR. Lloyd's List Top 100 Container Port 2017- Port of Salalah ranked no. 44.

The new deep-water General Cargo and Liquid Bulk Terminal had become operational. It added 20 million tons of dry cargo and six million of liquid bulk cargo annual handling capacity.

Ten years of business relations with APL are commemorated in a ceremony inaugurated by the Governor of Dhofar. In addition, Salalah is listed as one of the Strategic 100 Top Global Infrastructure Projects.

Dedicated taxi stand service for cruise and crew passengers opened. General Cargo Terminal (GCT) received new bulk handling equipment. The port won the Lloyds List Safety Award. Port of Salalah won Environmental Award for the second constructive year.

20 million TEU celebrated. The port receives four additional Post-Panamax Gantry Cranes and six Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes. The year also marks the launch of the SWITCH commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 25% within five years.

Berth 5 completed. Container volumes exceed 2.5m TEU; General Cargo volumes exceed 2.8m.

A landmark: 10 million TEU celebrated. Plans had been made to convert the training department into a fully equipped Training Centre.

Notably, the volumes in the Container Terminal exceed design capacity for the first time.

Bunkering facilities are completed. The General Cargo Terminal comes under Port of Salalah management.

The Government of Oman, Maersk Line, Sealand, and private institutions, agree to invest in the development of the Raysut Port jointly. As a result, the Port of Salalah Container Terminal was inaugurated in November 1998 and won the Best Investment Project in Oman Award.

Phase 2 of the Raysut Port development advances to receive vessels at an annual capacity of one million metric tons.

The Governorate of Dhofar receives and sends goods via rudimentary infrastructure. Large vessels need offshore launches and feeders. Operations are hazardous, especially during the monsoon season (Khareef) from June through September.