Exemplifying Dubai’s remarkable readiness and agility in responding to developments impacting regional and global trade flows, Dubai Customs announced exceptional results and highlighted notable successes achieved by its ‘Green Corridor’ initiative since its activation last March in cooperation with Oman Customs.
Since its launch, the initiative has helped ensure uninterrupted trade flows, bolstering supply chain resilience, and supporting business continuity, while also supporting market stability and safeguarding local food security, reported Wam.
Developed in close collaboration with customers and strategic partners, the initiative introduced a package of proactive customs solutions and trade facilitation measures designed to sustain the flow of goods via land routes between the UAE and Oman, thus enabling safe alternative channels for regional and international commerce.
Dubai Customs released key metrics for the Green Corridor for the period between March and April 2026, reflecting the immediate success of the initiative and the significant growth in shipment volumes and cargo value moving through alternative routes since its activation.
Customs declarations processed through the corridor rose from 12,000 in March 2026 to nearly 100,000 in April 2026. Meanwhile, the value of goods transported rose from AED1 billion ($272 million) to more than AED8 billion ($2.2 billion), said the Wam report.
These figures underscore Dubai Customs’ ability to deploy proactive and highly efficient solutions that stabilise supply chains, support business continuity, strengthen market resilience, and safeguard food security — further cementing Dubai’s position as a globally connected trade and logistics hub with exceptional operational flexibility.
Operationalised barely 72 hours after the regional disruptions started impacting key shipping routes, the Green Corridor was launched at a time when global supply chains came under intense pressure due to regional developments that directly impacted shipping and traditional trade routes, the initiative played a pivotal role in sustaining regional and international trade flows, easing operational pressures on companies and supporting market stability, stated the report.
The ‘Green Corridor’ quickly emerged as a vital trade artery, redirecting global shipments arriving through Oman and transporting them overland to Dubai via the Hatta Border Crossing under streamlined and accelerated customs procedures.
The corridor allows for expeditious clearance of containers destined for Jebel Ali Port, goods entering the local market, and re-export shipments moving from Dubai to international destinations.
Unified customs procedures and advanced monitoring systems using customs seals enabled businesses to operate with greater flexibility while maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency.
The initiative underscores Dubai’s ability to transform challenges into opportunities, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading trade and logistics hubs capable of sustaining uninterrupted commercial activity under changing conditions, stated the Wam report.
Advanced digital integration between Dubai Customs’ smart systems — supported by pre-arrival cargo data, manifests, bills of lading, and advanced inspection technologies — enabled customs teams to accelerate clearance and verification procedures without compromising shipment safety or procedural integrity.
The facilitation measures also covered shipments to Jebel Ali Port and the Jebel Ali Free Zone via the ports of Fujairah and Khorfakkan.
Containers were permitted to move directly overland to Dubai immediately upon arrival, eliminating the need to complete standard customs clearance procedures at those ports and significantly reducing processing times for companies.
In response to customer feedback and operational requirements, Dubai Customs also extended the transit period for goods from 30 days to 90 days, providing businesses with greater flexibility to reorganise logistics operations and adapt to evolving regional conditions.
Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs, said the Green Corridor reflects Dubai’s proactive and flexible approach to managing regional and international developments through an integrated framework that supports economic sustainability, strengthens the business community, and ensures the uninterrupted flow of trade under all circumstances.
The initiative further demonstrates Dubai’s ability to respond with confidence and speed to emerging challenges, transforming exceptional circumstances into opportunities that strengthen supply chain resilience and reinforce the emirate’s role as a global trade and logistics hub connecting regional and international markets, he added.
