Work Begins on Relocating Malé Commercial Port to Thilafushi Industrial Island

The Maldives has commenced practical work to relocate the Malé Commercial Port to Thilafushi Industrial Island, according to local reports. The project, which involves shifting the commercial port and its container clearing operations to the industrial island, has drawn international attention. China has been awarded the project, prompting expressions of concern from India and the United States. The work marks a significant infrastructure development for the Maldives, aimed at easing congestion in the capital.