π Tender Overview
scope: Establishing the Thilafushi Port and providing international standard services.
1. Reclamation: Reclamation of up to approximately 80 hectares
2. International Port Facilities:
Container quay: 600 meters (Phase I)
Bulk cargo quay: 200 meters
Domestic quay: 1150 meters
Container throughput: 260,000 TEUs (Phase I)
Central Distribution Hub with Superior Warehousing and Distribution
Export Processing Zone
The new port shall become the central logistical and distribution hub for all inbound international cargo into the country and will be located in Thilafushi. The project is estimated to cost USD 400 million (MVR 6.1 billion). The new port will have a capacity of 400,000 20-foot containers.
The port is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Previous Event:
April 2023: MPL invited interested parties to submit expression of interest by 11.59 pm on April 26, 2023 for land reclamation for the port as well as establishing all the facilities necessary for the port.