Hal Far is the logistics heart of Malta, closest to the Freeport and ideal for heavy industrial or high-volume exports. Mriehel is more central and better suited for commercial offices, showrooms, and local retail distribution.

While the cost of electricity is a factor, the primary benefit for 3PL users is ESG compliance. Using a port that provides shore power reduces your supply chain's carbon footprint, which is increasingly a requirement for EU-based tenders in 2026.

The government has increased tax credits under this scheme to €65,000 for Malta-based firms (and €80,000 for Gozo). This covers 65% of investment costs, specifically including the adoption of digital logistics solutions.

Yes. Malta is the ideal bridge for "Near-Shoring." 3PLs like Sullivan Maritime and Express Logistix provide regular RORO and container links to Libya and Tunisia, making Malta a stable, EU-compliant base for reaching those markets.

As of 2026, the development of a modern SME complex in Ħal Far is underway, specifically targeting pharmaceutical, light industry, and marine biotechnology enterprises with shared high-spec logistics infrastructure.