MPL holds stakeholder meeting on Thilafushi Port Project

The Thilafushi Port Development Project is a government infrastructure initiative spearheaded by MPL to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.

Mohamed Hilmy

19 October 2026, 12:41

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) held a stakeholder meeting to discuss the scope of the Thilafushi Port Project and potential environmental considerations associated with its development.

The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO), Maldives Customs Service, Maldives Immigration, Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA), STELCO, Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) and Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC).

MPL has also said work is underway in Thilafushi to establish the infrastructure needed to relocate clearance services from Malé Commercial Harbour to the industrial island.

According to the company, employees from its Facilities Department are constructing temporary buildings required to begin providing the service in Thilafushi.

The Thilafushi Port Development Project is a government infrastructure initiative spearheaded by MPL to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi. The project aims to ease congestion in the capital and improve maritime logistics and cargo clearance operations.

MPL holds stakeholder meeting on Thilafushi Port Project

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