Vietnamese container vessel MV Haian Alfa made its maiden call at Tuticorin's Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal on Saturday, under the Chennai–Vietnam (CVI) Service by Samsara Shipping. The 1,781-TEU vessel handled 823 TEUs, including 723 for Vinfast imports. The fortnightly service connects Tuticorin to Vietnam, Malaysia, and China, boosting regional EXIM trade.