MV plus three characters
A Maldives UN/LOCODE begins with MV, followed by three characters identifying a listed location or port facility. For example, MVMLI identifies Male in this database.
Seaports in Maldives: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Maldives has 11 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting island supply chains, fisheries, tourism-related cargo and regional maritime distribution.
Explore Maldives port codes, commercial harbors and indicative shipping lanes for 2026 planning.
Maldives Port Overview
Maldives is an island economy whose maritime network is concentrated around Male and distributed through atoll-level ports. Indexed coverage and public throughput statistics are separate measures: the figures below distinguish the Ecer Freight database count from official national reporting.
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Maldives ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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2025 official cargo throughput in tonnes; YoY: no comparable public figure
MNBS 2025
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2025 official container throughput in TEU; YoY: no comparable public figure
MPA 2025
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2025 official commercial berth count; YoY: no consolidated public figure
MPA 2025
How many seaports does Maldives have?
Maldives has 11 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed-coverage figure, not a claim that every facility has the same legal or operational status.
What is the main commercial port in Maldives?
Male is the principal commercial gateway represented in this dataset, identified by UN/LOCODE MVMLI. Male' Commercial Harbor, coded MVMCP, is also listed as a separate terminal-level record.
Which areas handle regional cargo in Maldives?
Cargo is distributed across the Male area and atoll-level facilities. Southern activity includes Addu Atoll MVADA and Hithadhoo Port MVHTP, while northern coverage includes Kulhudhuffushi Port MVKDP.
Top Maldives Ports by Indexed Activity
The table uses the highest-ranked records in the Ecer Freight sample. A comparable public 2025 TEU league table and port-by-port year-on-year series were not identified for these facilities, so the ranking, throughput and YoY fields remain unreported rather than being estimated.
Indexed port and terminal sample; public 2025 throughput data subject to confirmation.
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Male | MVMLI | — | — | Male area |
| — | Male | MVMLE | — | — | Male Island |
| — | Addu Atoll | MVADA | — | — | Southern Maldives |
| — | Coastline Private Port | MVCPP | — | — | Male area |
| — | Hithadhoo Port | MVHTP | — | — | Southern Maldives |
| — | Kulhudhuffushi Port | MVKDP | — | — | Northern Maldives |
Maldives Port Regions
Male Area
The Male area is the principal commercial and service cluster in the indexed sample, with general cargo, fuel-related and private terminal records.
Ports and terminals indexed around the national commercial center.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | MVMLI | — / — | National commercial gateway and general cargo |
| Male | MVMLE | Male Island / — | Island supply and local maritime services |
| Coastline Private Port | MVCPP | Coastline Private Port / — | Private terminal operations, subject to confirmation |
| Male' Commercial Harbor | MVMCP | Male' Commercial Harbor / — | Commercial harbor and general cargo |
| Maldive Gas | MVMGP | Maldive Gas / — | Fuel and energy-related cargo |
Southern Maldives
Southern facilities support atoll connectivity, local distribution and fisheries-related movements across the southern island groups.
Southern indexed ports and terminal records.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addu Atoll | MVADA | Addu Atoll / — | Atoll distribution and regional supply |
| Hithadhoo Port | MVHTP | Hithadhoo Port / — | Local cargo, island supply and fisheries support |
| Maamigili Port | MVMMP | Maamigili Port / — | Island logistics and tourism-linked supply |
| Villa Hakatha | MVVHP | Villa Hakatha / — | Private or local terminal activity, subject to confirmation |
Northern Maldives
Northern port records provide coverage for atoll-level distribution and fisheries-related logistics outside the Male area.
Northern indexed ports and terminal records.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulhudhuffushi Port | MVKDP | Kulhudhuffushi Port / — | Northern atoll distribution and general cargo |
| Koodoo Fisheries | MVKFP | Koodoo Fisheries / — | Fisheries-related cargo and cold-chain activity |
Maldives Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
Maldives port identifiers use the ISO country prefix MV followed by a three-character location or facility code. Code availability and operational status should be checked before booking.
City-level and terminal-level records
A city-level record and a terminal-level record may both appear in port directories. Male and Male' Commercial Harbor are therefore shown as separate indexed records with different codes.
How to verify a code
Cross-check the code against the UNECE reference framework and compare it with the current Ecer Freight port directory before preparing shipping documents.
Shipping from Maldives: Main Trade Lanes
Maldives shipping patterns are shaped by island geography, imported consumer goods, construction materials, fuel, fisheries and tourism supply chains. Transit times are indicative only and depend on sailing schedules, transshipment and final-island delivery.
Maldives to South Asia
A practical regional lane for general cargo, food products, construction inputs and consolidated shipments serving the Male area and other islands.
Maldives to Southeast Asia
Longer-haul services connect Maldives cargo with manufacturing and transshipment centers in Southeast Asia.
Maldives to the Gulf
The Gulf lane supports fuel, project materials, consumer goods and other imports routed through major regional hubs.
Atoll and domestic distribution
Inter-island movements connect the national gateway with southern and northern facilities for local replenishment and fisheries logistics.
Data Sources and Methodology
Port coverage, naming and code presentation follow the Ecer Freight directory snapshot. Public statistics are shown only where a reliable, comparable national or port-authority figure is available.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party directory containing 11 Maldives port and terminal records in the Nov 2026 snapshot.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference framework.
- Maldives National Bureau of Statistics — national statistical context and official reporting where published.
- Maldives Ports Limited — port and harbor authority context, operational information and available port statistics.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location-reference context for verification.
Maldives Port FAQ
How many seaports does Maldives have?
Maldives has 11 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. The indexed count should not be confused with a national legal register or a TEU ranking.
What is the largest or busiest port in Maldives?
Male is generally treated as the principal commercial gateway in Maldives and is listed as MVMLI. Port-specific public throughput data is not sufficiently consolidated here to assign a verified national TEU ranking.
What is the UN/LOCODE prefix for Maldives?
The UN/LOCODE country prefix for Maldives is MV. Listed examples include MVMLI for Male, MVADA for Addu Atoll and MVKDP for Kulhudhuffushi Port.
Which regions of Maldives are covered by the port directory?
The directory covers the Male area, southern Maldives and northern Maldives, including records for Male, Addu Atoll, Hithadhoo Port and Kulhudhuffushi Port.
How current is the Maldives port data?
The indexed coverage is based on a Nov 2026 snapshot and the page is reviewed quarterly. Sailing schedules, terminal availability, port handling conditions and public statistics can change and should be confirmed before shipment.
How can a shipper request a Maldives freight quote?
Shippers can compare indicative FCL sea freight rates or LCL sea freight rates. The final quote normally depends on origin, destination, cargo details, equipment, routing and transshipment.
Editorial note: Maldives port codes and indexed facilities are based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot for Nov 2026. Public port, cargo and container statistics are checked against available official and institutional sources, while page content and source coverage are reviewed quarterly.
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