The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has signed an agreement with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to construct the quay walls for the relocation of the Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.
The project includes the construction of two major quay walls. These comprise a 375-metre international quay wall with a depth of 14.6 metres to accommodate container vessels, and an 820-metre domestic quay wall with a depth of five metres for local cargo vessels.
MPL said the agreement marks a key milestone in the government’s project to relocate the Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi, which forms part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s plans to modernise the country’s port infrastructure.
The relocation project is intended to reduce congestion in Malé while expanding capacity for international cargo operations. The new commercial harbour will include upgraded berthing facilities, deeper draft access and improved cargo handling and logistics infrastructure to support increasing trade volumes.
According to MPL, the project is expected to contribute to the development of a modern, high-capacity port designed to improve the efficiency and safety of maritime operations.
