Thesis
Exploring strategies for revitalizing air cargo sector in the Sultanate of Oman : the impact of stakeholder alignment and inter-sectoral collaboration on the development of Oman's air cargo sector
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- Awarding institution
- University of Strathclyde
- Date of award
- 2025
- Thesis identifier
- T17528
- Person Identifier (Local)
- 202069199
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- Department, School or Faculty
- Abstract
- The air cargo sector is a critical driver of global trade and economic development, particularly for countries like Oman aiming to diversify their economies under frameworks such as Oman Vision 2040. This research investigates methods to revitalize air cargo sector in the Sultanate of Oman through the evaluation of stakeholder alignment and inter-sectoral collaboration. The research combines quantitative cargo volume trend analysis from 2018 to 2023 with survey data from 86 industry professionals and qualitative insights obtained through 15 in-depth interviews. The study incorporates benchmarking data from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Dubai Airports and Singapore Airports to provides additional context and comparative insights. The research identifies critical challenges. The challenges facing the industry include stakeholder misalignment as well as insufficient inter-sectoral collaboration and regulatory inefficiencies and infrastructure gaps especially in cold chain logistics and regional competition. The sector has shown resistance to adopting modern digital technologies which restricts operational efficiency and transparency. The research proposes multiple strategic initiatives to handle existing challenges and maximize current opportunities through the creation of a National Logistics Council, infrastructure investments, digital transformation implementation and regulatory process optimization. The research identifies three essential enablers which include shared governance frameworks together with stakeholder incentives and digital integration to overcome collaboration barriers and boost sectoral efficiency. The research adds to stakeholder theory through its demonstration of how alignment and collaboration functions in industries involving multiple stakeholders. The research provides actionable recommendations to policymakers and industry leaders about how to use enablers to overcome barriers which will improve Oman's air cargo market competitiveness. Research should investigate how these strategies scale up and what long-term effects digital transformation and governance frameworks have on industries involving multiple stakeholders.
- Advisor / supervisor
- Ates, Aylin
- MacBryde, Jillian
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