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Commercial Harbour To Be Operated by MPL: CEO Ibrahim

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim confirmed that MPL will not outsource the operation of the new commercial harbour at Thilafalhu, but will operate it themselves. MPL is in talks with three foreign companies for construction: China Harbour Engineering Company, Dubai Port World, and International Container Terminal Services. The aim is to confirm the builder by next month. The harbour project involves reclamation of 100 hectares, with 20 already reclaimed. The goal is to move port services to Thilafalhu by 2026.

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Jun 23, 2024

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Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim confirmed that MPL will not outsource the operation of the new commercial harbour at Thilafalhu, but will operate it themselves. MPL is in talks with three foreign companies for construction: China Harbour Engineering Company, Dubai Port World, and International Container Terminal Services. The aim is to confirm the builder by next month. The harbour project involves reclamation of 100 hectares, with 20 already reclaimed. The goal is to move port services to Thilafalhu by 2026.

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