Thilafushi Port development advances as MTCC project reaches 67% completion

Development works at Thilafushi Port are progressing, with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) reporting 67% overall completion of its quaywall and paving project at the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) site.

In its latest project update on 15 November, MTCC confirmed that road works adjacent to the new quaywall have been completed, marking another milestone in the development of infrastructure supporting the relocation of commercial port operations from Malé to Thilafushi.

The project, awarded by MPL in June 2026, involves the construction of a 100-metre quaywall, approximately 6,775 square metres of paving and associated infrastructure.

Construction of the quaywall was previously reported as completed in September, with subsequent works focusing on paving and supporting infrastructure. The latest 67% progress figure relates to MTCC's contracted works rather than the overall development of Thilafushi Port.

The project forms part of the broader effort to expand cargo-handling capacity and address space constraints at Malé Commercial Harbour.

MPL began the phased migration of commercial harbour operations to Thilafushi on 27 October, initially introducing services for full-container-load cargo. As operations expand, the terminal is expected to accommodate additional cargo-handling and clearance services.

The port migration project also includes the development of separate domestic and international quay facilities, alongside supporting infrastructure intended to improve cargo movement and operational efficiency.

The full relocation of Malé Commercial Harbour operations to Thilafushi is targeted for November 2027.