Velana International Airport handled a record 621 tonnes of sea-to-air transshipment cargo in a single month, while total transshipment volumes exceeded 2,000 tonnes, reinforcing its growing role as a major logistics hub in the Indian Ocean.
MACL has signed partnership agreements with NDMA, the Maldives Meteorological Service and the Maldives Red Crescent to strengthen crisis management, improve emergency preparedness and enhance coordination at Velana International Airport.
The Maldives has begun screening travelers arriving from regions affected by Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks, although authorities say the risk of the diseases entering the country remains low. Speaking at a press briefing held today, President’s Office Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) said authorities have started screening passengers arriving at Velana International Airport as a…
