Maldives to Integrate Thilafushi Port Operations with ‘Maldives 2.0’ Digital System
- The Maldives will integrate Thilafushi Commercial Port operations using a central digital platform called 'Maldives 2.0', with Customs and MPL relocating to the new hub.
- The port features a 1.2km quay wall for large vessels, dedicated warehousing, and 24-hour logistics to reduce delays and stabilize consumer prices.
- Roughly 80 per cent of Male' port operations will transfer to Thilafushi, with phased services beginning October 2026 and full transition by November 2027.
The Government of the Maldives plans to integrate operations at the newly developed Thilafushi Commercial Port using a central digital operating tool designated as “Maldives 2.0”, according to Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed.
The relocation of the main commercial port operations from Male’ to Thilafushi represents one of the government’s flagship infrastructure projects, aimed at modernising national logistics and enhancing economic capacity.
In an interview with state media, Minister Saeed stated that the relocation strategy incorporates a long-term operational vision. Alongside the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), key state entities—including Maldives Customs Service and other regulatory authorities—will transfer their operational footprints to the new hub in Thilafushi.
As part of the initiative, authorities intend to transfer approximately 80 per cent of Male’ Commercial Port operations to the new facility. According to the Economic Minister, President Mohamed Muizzu instructed the integration of the “Maldives 2.0” platform to serve as the central operating tool for port software and overall governance, creating a unified digital framework.
The infrastructural design of the Thilafushi Commercial Port expands the international quay wall to approximately 1.2 kilometres, allowing the facility to berth three to four large vessels simultaneously.
Beyond international cargo operations, the project addresses longstanding spatial constraints affecting domestic maritime logistics. Delays in vessel clearance have historically driven up supply costs; the new arrangement aims to mitigate these bottlenecks by incorporating dedicated shop chains, warehousing facilities, and storage zones.
Government officials expect faster cargo processing times to benefit local consumer markets by improving the delivery speed of perishable goods such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Authorities anticipate that rapid shelf placement will also contribute to price stabilization across retail sectors.
The state-of-the-art multipurpose port is designed to meet international standards and operate continuously on a 24-hour logistics schedule. The government plans to initiate the phased transfer of select port services to Thilafushi in October 2026, targeting full operational transition by November 2027.
