Thursday, June 29, 2023

GHOST FLEET HEAVY TRAFFIC

 Our Shipping Reporter   says it is surprising  how many   large  vehicle  carrier  vessels-like the above Jasa Murni -flying under the Malaysian  flag, pass  through Townsville , without  media  mention.  It  gives the  impression , he says , that  North  Queensland  has  a  huge demand  for  cars, Townsville   into V8  racing.

However, many of the  carriers  could have  further destinations  before unloading ,  In  the  case of  the  Jasa  Murni  it is now   bound for  Port  Kembla , New South Wales , which has the state's largest motor vehicle  importation  terminal .