TradeNet Maldives Corporation Limited has announced the expansion of its national single window system, Tradian, to include air services and aircraft registration by the first quarter of 2026. The development marks a major step in the Maldives’ digitalisation of trade and economic services.
Introduced last year, Tradian was launched as part of a nationwide initiative to simplify and streamline import and export processes through a single digital platform. The first phase focused on maritime trade, serving importers and exporters by sea. Since its launch on 20 April, the platform has seen strong adoption, with over 58 shipping agents and more than 70 freight forwarders registered.
TradeNet Managing Director Saeeda Umar revealed during an interview on PSM News’ Raajje Miadhu programme that the second phase of Tradian will significantly expand its scope. “Such a platform will make it much easier to expand new services such as sea-to-air cargo. It provides information in real time,” she said, underlining the importance of digital integration for trade facilitation.
The upcoming phase will extend the system’s capabilities to include imports and exports by air, while continuing to handle cargo vessel registration and declaration processes for maritime trade. It will also introduce several new features, including online handling of licensing for goods requiring special permits and the processing of duty exemptions directly through the platform.
To ensure smooth integration of air trade services, TradeNet is working closely with the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Maldives Customs Service. The collaboration aims to align aviation-related logistics and regulatory systems under the same digital framework.
Once completed, the aircraft registration feature will represent a milestone in the Maldives’ journey towards a unified trade ecosystem. It is expected to enhance efficiency, transparency, and connectivity across multiple sectors of the economy.
Developed through extensive consultation with local businesses and the economic sector, Tradian continues to evolve as a key component of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda, supporting trade facilitation and improving the ease of doing business.
