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North Harbour, T-Jetty Will Also Move to Thilafushi Along With Malé Port: MPL CEO

North Harbour, T-Jetty Will Also Move to Thilafushi Along With Malé Port: MPL CEO

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO Mohamd Wajeeh Ibrahim announced that Malé North Harbour and T-jetty will relocate to Thilafushi along with the Malé Commercial Port. President Mohamed Muizzu said the relocation is a priority and plans to complete it within five years. Land has been reclaimed, design work is underway, and completion is targeted by 2026. The new port will feature a 600-metre international quay-wall, and North Harbour will be able to serve three large ships simultaneously. Cargo unloading time will be reduced from five to nine days to two to three days. Work is expected to start by early April.

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO Mohamd Wajeeh Ibrahim announced that Malé North Harbour and T-jetty will relocate to Thilafushi along with the Malé Commercial Port. President Mohamed Muizzu said the relocation is a priority and plans to complete it within five years. Land has been reclaimed, design work is underway, and completion is targeted by 2026. The new port will feature a 600-metre international quay-wall, and North Harbour will be able to serve three large ships simultaneously. Cargo unloading time will be reduced from five to nine days to two to three days. Work is expected to start by early April.

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Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO Mohamd Wajeeh Ibrahim announced that Malé North Harbour and T-jetty will relocate to Thilafushi along with the Malé Commercial Port. President Mohamed Muizzu said the relocation is a priority and plans to complete it within five years. Land has been reclaimed, design work is underway, and completion is targeted by 2026. The new port will feature a 600-metre international quay-wall, and North Harbour will be able to serve three large ships simultaneously. Cargo unloading time will be reduced from five to nine days to two to three days. Work is expected to start by early April.

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