Malé, 8 July 2025 – Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) continues to serve as a key driver of economic activity in the Maldives, with cargo clearance figures for June 2025 revealing a robust movement of goods through its main port.

Over the course of June, MPL processed a total of 5,940 TEUs, highlighting the growing scale of trade operations. This included 23,444 twenty-foot containers and 1,798 forty-foot containers, delivered by 17 general cargo vessels and 15 container ships arriving at the port.

Perishable goods made up a significant share of the incoming cargo. Eggs topped the list of most-clear food items, with 53 tons passing through MPL’s facilities. Other frequently handled perishables included 35 tons of onions, 30 tons of curry leaves, 20 tons of potatoes, 14 tons of tomatoes, and 11 tons of cabbage. The port also cleared 9 tons each of pineapples and bananas, 3 tons of breadfruit, and 4 tons of general goods.

These figures highlight MPL’s crucial role in keeping essential supplies flowing into the country and supporting food availability across all regions. With trade volumes rising steadily, the company remains central to maintaining supply chain continuity for both businesses and households.

The upward trend in import activity reflects increasing commercial demand and confidence in the market, pointing to broader economic growth across the Maldives. As the national gateway for goods, MPL continues to enhance its operational capacity to support the evolving needs of the country.