O Bunkering and Marafi Services announce merger

Tue 5 May 2026, 04:53 GMT | Updated: Tue 5 May 2026, 05:59 GMT | Evangelia Fragouli

O Bunkering and Marafi Services announce merger

Omani firms join forces to accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency.

O Bunkering and Marafi Services merger ceremony.

O Bunkering and Marafi Services have merged operations to strengthen marine fuel supply capabilities across Omani ports. Pictured: Representatives from O Bunkering and Marafi Services during a merger agreement ceremony held during Logistics Day 2026 in Oman. Image credit: O Bunkering

O Bunkering and Marafi Services have announced their merger in a move that is intended to accelerate growth in the maritime supply chain by bringing together the two businesses’ capabilities and improving operational efficiency. The firms said this would help strengthen reliability and integration in service delivery across Omani ports.

The announcement also thanked Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for its continued support in developing the logistics sector.

O Bunkering and Marafi Services stated that the merger is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and is expected to support national talent development and increase in-country value.

The two companies also noted that the step would reinforce Oman’s position as a global logistics hub.

O Bunkering is a Muscat-based physical bunker supplier providing marine fuel and lubricants to customers in Oman and Saudi Arabia, with coverage including Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Salalah, Duqm and Sohar.

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