MPL clears 1,472 containers during the last 6 days of October

During the last 6 days of October, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared 1,472 containers.

According to information released by MPL, between October 25 and October 31, MPL cleared 1,472 containers and 486 cargo vessels.

The total weight of the containers cleared by the company during this period was 39,051 tonnes. Additionally, MPL cleared 2,907 tonnes of cargo brought in by new cargo vessels to the Maldives.

Statistics released by MPL also show that 2 container vessels and 5 cargo vessels arrived in the Maldives during this period.

To provide a permanent solution to the space constraints at the Malé Commercial Harbour, the government is currently undertaking a project to relocate the Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.

The government aims to complete this work and officially open and commence services by November 11 next year.

MPL stated that upon completion of this project, the volume of containers cleared by MPL will increase significantly.