The proposed 2027 State Budget prioritises relocating the Maldives' commercial port from Malé to Thilafushi, with the Government aiming to start operations before 11 November 2027. Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer said the new port would expand capacity, allow larger vessels and cut cargo clearance times.
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successive governments had discussed moving and expanding the commercial port to Thilafushi, but had not adequately carried out the project
Government of Maldives · Finish the port relocation work and begin providing port services at Thilafushi before November 2027
Government of Maldives · Cut average cargo container clearance time from nine to 14 days down to three days through investment in the new port
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The current port occupies just five hectares, while the Thilafushi Port is planned to cover 60 hectares.
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The existing 101-metre quay wall will be replaced by a 375-metre quay wall when the new port opens, and once all phases are complete, it will stretch to 1.4 kilometres.
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The existing 101-metre quay wall will be replaced by a 375-metre quay wall when the new port opens, and once all phases are complete, it will stretch to 1.4 kilometres.
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once all phases are complete, it will stretch to 1.4 kilometres
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The new port will also have a water depth of 14.6 metres, compared with 9.6 metres at the present facility, which will let larger cargo vessels use it more easily.
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The new port will also have a water depth of 14.6 metres, compared with 9.6 metres at the present facility
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Annual handling capacity will rise from 80,000 containers at the current port to 390,000 containers when the Thilafushi Port opens, and could eventually reach 1.28 million containers a year.
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Annual handling capacity will rise from 80,000 containers at the current port to 390,000 containers when the Thilafushi Port opens, and could eventually reach 1.28 million containers a year.
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and could eventually reach 1.28 million containers a year
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The move is also expected to cut the time taken to clear cargo containers, which now averages nine to 14 days.
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Relocating the Maldives' commercial port from Malé to Thilafushi is a top priority for the Government in the proposed 2027 State Budget, which aims to start operations at the new facility before 11 November 2027.
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