Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) processed more than 1,500 consignments during the past week, according to the latest operational statistics released by the port authority.
Data published by MPL shows that a total of 1,594 consignments were cleared between October 4 and October 10, 2026. This included 1,223 consignments brought in via container vessels and 371 consignments handled through general cargo vessels.
In terms of cargo volume, a total of 44,181.43 freight tonnes (FT) of goods were cleared across the port during the seven-day period. Container shipments accounted for the bulk of the volume at 40,672.84 FT, while general cargo shipments contributed 3,508.59 FT to the total.
The weekly report also detailed port traffic, recording the arrival of five commercial vessels in Malé. Among the incoming traffic were two container vessels and three general cargo vessels, while a total of nine vessels—comprising three container carriers and six general cargo ships—completed operations and departed.
MPL routinely issues weekly statistical updates detailing cargo clearance, vessel movements, and perishable handling to maintain transparency and provide key logistical insights into the country's primary commercial trade hub.