Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has stated that there is no reason for the recent changes to the lease fees of the Hulhumale’ Bonded Warehouse to affect the prices of general goods in the market. MPL has decided to implement changes to the lease fees for Hulhumale’ Bonded Warehouse Areas 1, 2, and 3, effective from the 15th of next month. In a press statement issued regarding this, the company stated that the services at the Hulhumale’ Bonded Warehouse are provided with 24-hour security to ensure the safety and security of customers’ goods. It was also noted that a Maldives Customs facility has been established in the area to provide customs services.
Furthermore, it was stated that a dedicated quay wall has been designated for loading and unloading goods in the bonded warehouse area, and the company regularly carries out maintenance work in that area. MPL’s statement also mentioned that the company has to incur significant expenses to provide high-quality services to customers in a sustainable manner. In this regard, MPL stated that even though customers currently have to dispose of waste themselves, the company will provide waste disposal services to bonded warehouse customers starting from the 15th of next month.
Regarding the changes to the lease fees of the Hulhumale’ Bonded Warehouse, MPL stated that there is no reason for these changes to affect the prices of general goods in the market, and that Hulhumale’ Bonded Warehouse Areas 1, 2, and 3 are used to bond alcohol and pork products imported for tourist resorts. According to an announcement made by MPL, which manages commercial ports, it has been decided that a 20-foot container will be charged USD 1,134 per month, including GST. Additionally, a 40-foot container will be charged USD 2,268 per month.
