President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated the new cargo terminal at the Velana International Airport this evening.
Following the inauguration of the new terminal, the President carried out inspections.
The President recently announced a development megaproject to expand Velana International Airport to accommodate 25,000 tourists annually.
A component of the development project at Velana International Airport was the construction of a new cargo terminal. This cargo terminal can service three times more cargo compared to the previous facility. Likewise, with the new cargo terminal's construction, the capacity of the previous terminal, which was 50,000 tonnes, will increase to a total of 120,000 tonnes of cargo service per year.
This new cargo terminal equips environmentally friendly vehicles with more updated amenities. A three-story office building with 55 office spaces for airlines and brokers is also located at the new cargo terminal.
Following the inauguration of the new terminal, the President carried out inspections.
The President recently announced a development megaproject to expand Velana International Airport to accommodate 25,000 tourists annually.
— The President's Office (@presidencymv) January 15, 2024
A component of the development project at Velana International Airport was the construction of a new cargo terminal. This cargo terminal can service three times more cargo compared to the previous facility. Likewise, with the new cargo terminal's construction, the capacity of the previous terminal, which was 50,000 tonnes, will increase to a total of 120,000 tonnes of cargo service per year.
With the capacity to service a total of 120,000 tonnes of cargo annually, the capacity of VIA’s new cargo terminal is three times that of the previous facility. The new terminal will additionally equip a perishable cargo area. pic.twitter.com/8k689asKOv
— The President's Office (@presidencymv) January 15, 2024
This new cargo terminal equips environmentally friendly vehicles with more updated amenities. A three-story office building with 55 office spaces for airlines and brokers is also located at the new cargo terminal.
