University of Tehran Press Industrial Management Journal 3115-7386 18 3 2026 07 01 Evaluating Disruption Management Strategies for Freight Logistics in Oman: A Simulation Modeling Approach 111 144 107865 10.22059/imj.2026.412049.1008296 EN Ahmed Zainul Abideen Assistant Prof., Faculty of Transport and Logistics, Muscat University, Muscat, Oman. 0000-0003-0281-0982 Sina Sayardoost Tabrizi Ph.D. Department of Industrial Management, Senior Lecturer at the University of Tehran, Kish, Iran. 0000-0002-5723-3783 Farzaneh Yousefi Ph.D Candidate, Department of Industrial Management, College of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. 0009-0000-6399-0273 Saeed Yousefi Ph.D Candidate, Faculty of Management and Economic, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran. Journal Article 2026 02 27 <strong>Objective</strong>: The logistics and transportation networks in the GCC, particularly in Oman, face unique problems due to the region's geographical complexity, the value of transported goods, and the significance of timely deliveries. Operating in a highly competitive environment, businesses in this industry are compelled to reduce waste, save unnecessary expenditures, and maintain consistent delivery standards while dealing with disruptions that may severely disrupt operations. <strong>Methodology:</strong> Our research aims to apply scenario planning-based simulation modelling to examine the effects of disruptions on freight logistics and transportation performance in Oman, with two goals in mind: first, to assess the financial and operational consequences of disruptions, and second, to devise and evaluate proactive and reactive measures aimed at maintaining good service levels to avoid supply shortages. Disruptions in freight logistics and transportation have profound consequences, prompting a deliberate shift to create resilient and flexible networks. <strong>Results</strong>: Our findings highlight the effectiveness of activating backup transportation routes in reducing expanded disruptions, while laterally enabling transshipment appears as a viable approach for smaller-scale, short-term disruptions, although with a marginal cost increase. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: By implementing these tactics, Oman's logistics and transportation industries can successfully mitigate disruptions in freight logistics and maintain the smooth flow of commodities throughout the region. Additionally, policy-level support for digital transformation and infrastructure development is essential for enabling long-term logistics competitiveness. https://imj.ut.ac.ir/article_107865_19f079ab78145ad7493f7388b543c73e.pdf