MV Haian Alfa makes maiden call at Tuticorin port

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.