Velana International Airport (MLE)
Cargo
Connecting the Indian Ocean to the world. Strategically positioned in the heart of the Indian Ocean, hosting modern infrastructure and efficient handling by Maldives Airports Company Limited, MLE is fast emerging as a cargo hub of choice for transshipment cargo.
Why MLE?
Handling capacity of 120,000T of cargo
Emerging hub for transshipments
Strategically connecting Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East
Quick turnaround & short connection times
Wide network connecting over 40 destinations
Modern infrastructure, tripled in scale.
Velana International Airport continues to innovate and expand its terminal infrastructure, especially with the opening of its new cargo terminal in 2024, tripling capacity threefold over its predecessor.
The new infrastructure is strengthened to support a full range of cargo operations, from routine general cargo to time- and temperature-critical shipments - all under one roof.
24/7 handling with integrated customs and security
Multimodal connectivity for transshipment (sea-to-air)
Scalable support for perishables, pharma, valuables, and more
120,000T of cargo handling capacity
Quick and efficient re-connection for transshipment cargo
Automated cargo management
120,000TCargo handling capacity
2024New cargo terminal inaugurated
3xCapacity vs. predecessor terminal
24/7Integrated customs & security ops