Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has stated its fleet has increased the import of goods by 56%.
Speaking to PSM News, Managing Director of MSS Abdulla Saeed said various types of goods including food and furniture are being imported to the country, and the company has begun using its ship MSS Galena and a ship owned by Shipping Corporation of India to bring in goods due to high demand during the month of Ramadan.
Managing Director Saeed said MSS is making changes and expanding its fleet to fulfill its commitment to transporting goods to Maldivian businesses without delay. As such, he said the company is working to bring in two new vessels this year.
MSS is a shipping and logistics company launched in 2020 offering an extensive international liner shipping service. MSS, a subsidiary company of the State Trading Organisation (STO), aims to facilitate the import of goods to the Maldives at affordable prices.