MPL Clears Nearly 42,000 Freight Tons of Cargo in a Week

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared a total of 41,959.34 freight tons of cargo between October 25 and 31, according to the company's weekly statistics. The cargo was handled via container ships and general cargo vessels, with container ships accounting for 39,051.74 freight tons and general cargo vessels handling 2,907.6 freight tons. A total of 1,472 consignments were cleared from container ships and 486 from general cargo vessels. During the week, two container-carrying vessels arrived at the port, while four departed. Five general cargo-carrying vessels arrived and eight departed. Container handling statistics show 1,176 TEUs discharged and 1,963 TEUs loaded, for a total throughput of 3,139 TEUs. Additionally, 67,869 packages of perishable goods were cleared.