Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide cargo services as part of MPL’s sea-to-air transshipment initiative. The MoU was signed by MPL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim, and Ace Travels Maldives’ Managing Director, Mohamed Firaq, who serves as the General Service Agent for Qatar Airways.
Since the launch of the sea-to-air services in May, the Maldives has re-exported 25,191 clothing packages to various destinations, including Italy, Germany, the United States of America, Canada, and Turkey. The first shipment was a garment consignment from Bangladesh. MPL’s CEO, Mohamed Wajeeh, noted that this service generated a revenue of USD 20,000 within the first month of operation, aligning with the government’s goal of expanding economic activity and increasing national revenue.
Mohamed Firaq expressed optimism about the future of the sea-to-air services, highlighting Qatar Airways’ global network and its capacity to transport 50 tonnes of goods. The sea-to-air transshipment model aims to reduce the time required for shipping merchandise by sea and provide rapid assistance to meet the demands of the commercial industry. This service, developed in collaboration with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and other international airlines, is expected to enhance the Maldives’ role in global trade.
