Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared more than 33,000 freight tonnes of cargo during the first week of March 2026, according to the company’s latest weekly port statistics, reflecting steady movement of containerised and general cargo through the country’s main port.
Data covering the period from 1 March to 7 March shows that container vessels accounted for the majority of cargo cleared during the week. A total of 30,521.28 freight tonnes were processed from container vessels, while general cargo vessels accounted for an additional 3,096.64 freight tonnes.
In terms of consignments, 1,105 consignments were cleared from container vessels during the week, compared with 429 consignments from general cargo vessels. The figures highlight the continued dominance of containerised trade in the Maldives’ import logistics system.
Container operations at the port also recorded a throughput of 2,322 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Of these, 1,199 TEUs were unloaded while 1,123 TEUs were loaded, indicating a relatively balanced flow of inbound and outbound container movements.
Shipping activity during the week remained moderate. Two container vessels arrived at the port while three departed during the same period. For general cargo vessels, seven arrivals and ten departures were recorded. By the end of the reporting period, four container vessels and eight general cargo vessels remained at port.
Alongside general cargo movements, MPL also reported significant volumes of perishable goods entering the country during the week. A total of 78,620 perishable packages were cleared through the port.
Eggs accounted for the largest share of perishable imports at 25,552 packages. Other high-volume items included onions with 12,925 packages, watermelons with 9,802 packages, potatoes with 7,143 packages, and pineapples with 5,152 packages. Tomatoes and bananas also featured prominently, with 4,077 and 4,019 packages respectively.
Smaller volumes of a wide range of fruits and vegetables were also recorded, including cabbage, radish, cucumber, green chilli, mango, papaya, pumpkin, lemons and sweet corn. The diversity of shipments reflects the Maldives’ reliance on regular imports of fresh produce to support domestic consumption and the tourism sector.
Weekly port statistics provide a snapshot of cargo flows and shipping activity at the country’s primary maritime gateway. The latest figures suggest steady logistical activity as the Maldives continues to depend heavily on maritime imports for food supplies, construction materials and consumer goods.
