First shipment of perishables from India delivered to Addu
The shipment carried 150 tonnes of goods.
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By
Aishath Maha
The first shipment of perishable food items imported from abroad has been delivered directly to the Hithadhoo port in Addu.
The ship, which came from Tuticorin, India, docked at the port of Hithadhoo early on Wednesday. The shipment contained perishable food items.
The shipment carried 150 tonnes of goods. Furthermore:
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Iron ships are now used to transport goods
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Earlier, perishable food items were brought to Addu from Tuticorin in wooden ships
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The ships can sail at certain times of the year
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With iron carriers, food can be brought to Maldives without interruption
