Sea-to-Air Cargo Service at VIA Hits 1,000-Ton Milestone

Velana International Airport (VIA) has exported 1,000 tons of cargo through its Sea-to-Air Cargo Transshipment service. With Virgin Atlantic joining the service yesterday, a total of 12 airlines no...

Mohamed Hilmy

03 December 2024, 05:00

Velana International Airport (VIA) has exported 1,000 tons of cargo through its Sea-to-Air Cargo Transshipment service.

With Virgin Atlantic joining the service yesterday, a total of 12 airlines now participates in this logistics solution, which streamlines the transfer of goods brought by sea through Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to their final destinations by air. Other participating airlines include Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Aeroflot, Neos, Gulf Air, Discover Airlines, Condor, and British Airways.

Introduced in May, the service initially catered to garment shipments imported by sea from Bangladesh. MACL notes that the growing participation of airlines will further enhance VIA’s role in global cargo connectivity, boosting its contribution to the Maldivian economy.

The state-of-the-art cargo terminal at VIA, developed to international standards, is equipped to handle diverse logistics needs. MACL reiterated its commitment to delivering secure and comprehensive services aligned with global benchmarks.

This collaboration between MACL and MPL positions VIA as a significant hub in the international cargo logistics chain, showcasing the Maldives’ potential as a key player in the sector.

Sea-to-Air Cargo Service at VIA Hits 1,000-Ton Milestone

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