Car carrier makes Townsville its first stop
Townsville was the first port of call this week for a new 199m vessel out of Japan.
The car carrier Niagara Highway arrived in port on Wednesday on its first voyage from the ship yard in Yokohama, Japan, unloading 250 motor vehicles over multi-cargo Berth 4.
Constructed by Imabari Shipbuilding Co, Niagara Highway sets a new standard in the K Line fleet.
Offering high adaptability with variety of cargo, the increase in vessel's size allows large-scale cargo to be loaded.
This capability is appealing to the mining industry; as large underground specialised mining equipment is often transported. . .
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