Maldives Launches Sea-to-Air Cargo Transhipment Service
The Maldives launched a sea-to-air cargo transhipment service, with the first shipment departing from Velana International Airport. The service combines sea and air transport, offering rapid cargo delivery. It is a collaboration between Maldives Ports Ltd. (MPL), Maldives State Shipping (MSS), and Maldives Airport Company Ltd. (MACL), in partnership with Turkish Airlines, which formalized the agreement on 28 March. Previously, Turkish Airlines used Sri Lanka for such services but shifted due to capacity constraints. The service aims to generate revenue and diversify the economy.
The Maldives launched a sea-to-air cargo transhipment service, with the first shipment departing from Velana International Airport. The service combines sea and air transport, offering rapid cargo delivery. It is a collaboration between Maldives Ports Ltd. (MPL), Maldives State Shipping (MSS), and Maldives Airport Company Ltd. (MACL), in partnership with Turkish Airlines, which formalized the agreement on 28 March. Previously, Turkish Airlines used Sri Lanka for such services but shifted due to capacity constraints. The service aims to generate revenue and diversify the economy.
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The Maldives launched a sea-to-air cargo transhipment service, with the first shipment departing from Velana International Airport. The service combines sea and air transport, offering rapid cargo delivery. It is a collaboration between Maldives Ports Ltd. (MPL), Maldives State Shipping (MSS), and Maldives Airport Company Ltd. (MACL), in partnership with Turkish Airlines, which formalized the agreement on 28 March. Previously, Turkish Airlines used Sri Lanka for such services but shifted due to capacity constraints. The service aims to generate revenue and diversify the economy.
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