Maldivian Air-Sea Cargo Transit Drops to 88 Tonnes in October
The latest figures represent a 70 per cent decrease compared to September. | Photo: MACL
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has recorded a sharp decline in transshipment volumes through its sea-to-air cargo service, with exports dropping to 88 tonnes in October.
The latest figures represent a 70 per cent decrease compared with the 293 tonnes transported overseas in September.
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According to the official statistics released by MPL, the October shipments comprised 17 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo. Three carriers—Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, and Turkish Airlines—handled the onward transit of goods to five destination countries during the month.
The sea-to-air model enables international freight to arrive in the Maldives by sea before transferring onto aircraft for fast-track delivery to final markets. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), MPL, and the Maldives Customs Service jointly facilitate the service, which currently connects with more than 17 international airlines.
