Port of Valletta

Valletta (UN/LOCODE MTMLA) is Malta’s principal deep‑water hub, strategically positioned at 35.88° N, 14.50° E within the Mediterranean’s central corridor. Operated under the governance of the Malta Port Authority, the facility accommodates container, cruise, and bulk cargo operations, leveraging extensive multimodal links to rail, road and intra‑island logistics networks. Advanced navigation aids, high‑capacity gantry cranes and automated terminal management systems enable 24‑hour turnover of vessels up to 300 m LOA, while strict security protocols comply with EU maritime safety directives. The port’s UTC+2 timezone (Europe/Malta) aligns with major European trading partners, fostering efficient scheduling for liner services, transshipment and regional distribution and global.