Sea-Air and Air-Sea Cargo Services

Connecting Regional Sea Routes and International Air Networks through the Maldives

Island Sailors Maldives provides dedicated sea-to-air and air-to-sea cargo transshipment services through Malé Commercial Harbour and Velana International Airport.

We manage the full local process — customs clearance, documentation, port and airport handling, and onward airline connections — delivering a reliable multimodal solution that combines the cost efficiency of sea freight with the speed of air freight.

With one agent, one point of contact and one invoice, we simplify complex cargo movements through the Maldives.

For information and cargo enquiries: cargo@islandsailors.com

Strategic Location Along the Indian Ocean Shipping Corridor

Strategically located between South Asia’s production hubs and global air networks, the Maldives connects cargo efficiently to the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America.

Island Sailors Maldives manages sea-to-air and air-to-sea movements, coordinating shipping lines, ports, Customs, Velana International Airport, airlines and delivery partners.

Our solutions balance cost, transit time and reliability.

In 2025 alone, the Maldives handled;

3,202 TONNES
Sea-to-Air Cargo in 2025
23 DESTINATIONS
International Markets
17 AIRLINES
Connected Through MLE
4 MAIN ORIGINS
Dhaka · Colombo · Tuticorin · Mumbai

Source: Maldives Airports Company Limited, 2025.

International air cargo arriving at Velana International Airport can be cleared, consolidated and delivered by sea to resorts, islands, yachts and commercial vessels throughout the Maldives.

Suitable for:

  • Resort supplies

  • Marine and engineering spares

  • Medical products

  • IT equipment

  • Urgent food and beverage cargo

How It Works

Why Island Sailors Maldives?

  1. Plan — We assess the cargo, routing options and requirements

  2. Book — We coordinate the sea and air legs

  3. Handle & Clear — Our team manages port or airport handling and Customs formalities

  4. Transfer & Store — Cargo moves seamlessly between facilities

  5. Deliver — We arrange the onward movement to final destination

One partner from arrival to final delivery.

ISM manages port agency, vessel handling, Customs clearance, warehousing, consolidation and onward booking under one coordinated operation — reducing handovers, improving visibility and maintaining clear accountability throughout

Since 2001, ISM has provided reliable port, airport and marine coordination across the Maldives. Today, we manage Sea–Air and Air–Sea movements through Malé, supporting international shippers and consignees with customs brokerage, freight handling, storage, documentation, and transfers between Malé Commercial Harbour and Velana International Airport.

Our local operational team coordinates each movement from arrival through onward departure, helping reduce delays, simplify communication, and maintain visibility throughout the transit process.

One operational contact. Proactive updates. Seamless coordination from arrival to onward departure.

Sea to Air. Air to Sea. One ISM Operation.

Routes and Coverage from and to the Maldives

Contact Island Sailors Maldives

Sea-to-air services can be developed from selected regional origins, including:

  • Bangladesh

  • Sri Lanka

  • South India

  • Mumbai

  • Other regional ports (subject to routing and capacity)

Onward air connections are available to selected destinations across:

  • The Middle East

  • Europe and the United Kingdom

  • Asia

  • North America

ISM also coordinates air-to-sea deliveries to resorts, islands, yachts and vessels throughout the Maldives.

All routings remain subject to vessel schedules, airline capacity, Customs requirements and cargo acceptance.

By sea where it saves. By air where time matters.

Ready to move cargo through the Maldives? Contact us today for a tailored sea-to-air or air-to-sea solution.

Island Sailors Maldives
Phone: +960 3332536
WhatsApp: +960 7782395
Email: cargo@islandsailors.com

Sea-to-Air Cargo Through Maldives

Cargo moves by sea from selected regional ports to the Maldives before being transferred for onward international air freight.

Suitable for:

  • Garments and retail cargo

  • Machinery and spare parts

  • Electronics

  • Urgent production materials

  • Time-sensitive commercial shipments

Air-to-Sea Cargo Through Maldives

For cargo movements by Sea-To-Air or Air-To-Sea via Maldives

Sea-To-Air & Air-To-Sea

Island Sailors Maldives has been providing services in the Maldives since 2001 supporting both inbound and outbound cargo movements.

Island Sailors Maldives