Afcom sets cargo milestone at Velana Airport

19 Aug 2025 CW Team

The month marked a turning point for MLE, with transshipment volumes reaching record levels in a single month. Afcom emerged as the top contributor, significantly driving this achievement and reinforcing its growing influence in the Indian Ocean aviation corridor.

From a modest share at the beginning of the year, Afcom has rapidly expanded within just six months to command a significant portion of MLE’s monthly transshipment volumes. This rise highlights the company’s focus on operational excellence, strategic expansion, and close collaboration with partners across the cargo supply chain.

Afcom’s progress aligns with Maldives Airports Company Limited’s (MACL) vision to position Velana International Airport as a leading transshipment hub in the region. Both organisations remain committed to boosting efficiency, developing infrastructure, and introducing innovative service offerings to enhance cargo potential.

Commenting on the achievement, Hussain Shafiu, Manager of the Cargo Department at Velana International Airport, said:

“July 2025 was a landmark month for us, with the highest-ever transshipment volumes handled at MLE. Afcom was central to this success, having uplifted the largest share of cargo during the month. We look forward to continued collaboration with Afcom to unlock greater opportunities in transshipment.”

Capt. Deepak Parasuraman, Chairman and Managing Director of Afcom Holdings Limited, added:

“This accomplishment reflects the agility, precision, and dedication of our operations team, and the strength of our partnerships. The Maldives is a strategic junction in our regional network, and our growing share of MLE’s volumes shows our focus on optimising cargo flows across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. We see this not as a peak, but as the foundation for our next phase of growth.”

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AFCOM Holdings Limited, an integrated air cargo solutions provider with domestic and international operations, has achieved a historic milestone at Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives. In July 2025, the company uplifted the highest-ever volume of transshipment cargo in the airport’s history, underlining Afcom’s pivotal role in the region’s logistics ecosystem.The month marked a turning point for MLE, with transshipment volumes reaching record levels in a single month. Afcom emerged as the top contributor, significantly driving this achievement and reinforcing its growing influence in the Indian Ocean aviation corridor.From a modest share at the beginning of the year, Afcom has rapidly expanded within just six months to command a significant portion of MLE’s monthly transshipment volumes. This rise highlights the company’s focus on operational excellence, strategic expansion, and close collaboration with partners across the cargo supply chain.Afcom’s progress aligns with Maldives Airports Company Limited’s (MACL) vision to position Velana International Airport as a leading transshipment hub in the region. Both organisations remain committed to boosting efficiency, developing infrastructure, and introducing innovative service offerings to enhance cargo potential.Commenting on the achievement, Hussain Shafiu, Manager of the Cargo Department at Velana International Airport, said:“July 2025 was a landmark month for us, with the highest-ever transshipment volumes handled at MLE. Afcom was central to this success, having uplifted the largest share of cargo during the month. We look forward to continued collaboration with Afcom to unlock greater opportunities in transshipment.”Capt. Deepak Parasuraman, Chairman and Managing Director of Afcom Holdings Limited, added:“This accomplishment reflects the agility, precision, and dedication of our operations team, and the strength of our partnerships. The Maldives is a strategic junction in our regional network, and our growing share of MLE’s volumes shows our focus on optimising cargo flows across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. We see this not as a peak, but as the foundation for our next phase of growth.”

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