Every major trade hub, one destination
Our network is organised around a single question: how does this cargo get from your supplier to a Maldivian island without changing hands three times.
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44+ countries through vetted agents
We choose partners on how well they hand over, not on how cheap their quote looks in isolation. Every agent below works to our documentation and update standard.
Asia Pacific
Our deepest origin market. Weekly consolidations from South China, Singapore and Port Klang, plus dedicated buyer’s consolidation for resort and retail procurement.
- China
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Philippines
- Australia
- New Zealand
Indian Subcontinent
Short-sea feeders and daily air uplift through Colombo, Tuticorin, Cochin and Nhava Sheva, the fastest lanes into Malé for provisions and building materials.
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Nepal
Middle East
Jebel Ali and Dubai give us re-export sourcing, reefer departures and same-week air capacity into Velana International Airport.
- UAE
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Türkiye
Europe
Machinery, FF&E, stone and specialist equipment moved as FCL, LCL or air, with export clearance and factory collection handled by our agents.
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Belgium
- Poland
- Denmark
- Sweden
Americas
East and West Coast origins into Malé via Colombo or Singapore transhipment, with air options for time-critical parts and equipment.
- United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- Chile
- Mexico
Africa & Oceania
Emerging lanes for produce, equipment and project cargo, served through our partner network on a per-shipment basis.
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Mauritius
- Australia
- New Zealand
What to expect on the main lanes
Port to port or airport to airport, before customs clearance and local delivery. We confirm exact timings against the live schedule when we quote.
| Origin | Mode | Transit to Malé | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Sea LCL / FCL | 3 to 6 days | Weekly |
| Dubai / Jebel Ali | Sea FCL & Air | 10 to 14 days | Weekly |
| Singapore | Sea LCL / FCL | 12 to 16 days | Weekly |
| South China | Sea FCL & Consol | 18 to 24 days | Weekly |
| Nhava Sheva | Sea FCL | 8 to 12 days | Fortnightly |
| North Europe | Sea FCL / LCL | 26 to 32 days | Fortnightly |
| Istanbul | Sea & Air | 5 days air / 24 days sea | Weekly |
| Bangkok | Air & Sea | 2 days air / 14 days sea | Weekly |
Transit times are indicative and vary with carrier schedule, transhipment and season.
Domestic distribution
From harbour gate to island jetty
The leg most forwarders leave to somebody else
Clearing cargo in Malé is not delivery. We plan the domestic leg at quotation stage, including which vessel, which jetty and what happens if the tide is wrong.
Malé & Hulhumalé
Same-day delivery from the commercial harbour and Velana cargo terminal.
Hulhulé & airport area
Direct airside collection, seaplane terminal transfers and airline handovers.
North & South Malé Atoll
Daily landing craft and dhoni movements to resorts within easy reach of the capital.
Ari, Baa & Raa Atolls
Scheduled vessel space for resort provisions, FF&E and refurbishment materials.
Laamu, Gaafu & Addu
Southern atoll deliveries combining domestic air, scheduled cargo vessels and charter.
Remote island projects
Chartered barges and landing craft for construction and utility programmes with no jetty crane.
Shipping from a country not listed here?
Our agent network reaches further than the lanes we publish. Send the origin and we will confirm routing, transit time and cost.