MPL to Develop and Operate Kudahuvadhoo Commercial Port Development

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has signed an agreement with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to develop and operate a commercial port in Dh. Kudahuvadhoo.

At a ceremony held last night in Kudahuvadhoo, Minister Mohamed Saeed signed the agreement on behalf of the ministry. The project, entrusted to MPL, will focus on port-to-port logistics, aiming to establish Kudahuvadhoo as a future distribution hub and facilitate economic development.

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MPL will provide various port services and has plans to construct a bonded warehouse on the island. The company also intends to introduce additional services over time to enhance the port’s capacity.

Kudahuvadhoo is one of the seven islands designated by the President for urban centre development, with the new commercial port expected to contribute to the island’s economic growth.