The cargo ship Felicity Ace recently caught fire while transporting goods from Germany to the U.S. While all crewmembers were unharmed and have been safely evacuated, the shipment of vehicles onboard may not get so lucky. A number of Porsche vehicles ordered by U.S. buyers are on the ship, as reflected by the company’s online order tracker.
What’s the latest problem some car buyers are facing?
Answer: A cargo ship that caught fire.
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Computer chip shortages aren’t the only thing causing delays in the auto industry right now. Luckily, though, this newest development doesn’t affect you unless you recently bought a Porsche.
The cargo ship Felicity Ace recently caught fire while transporting goods from Germany to the U.S. While all crewmembers were unharmed and have been safely evacuated, the shipment of vehicles onboard may not get so lucky. A number of Porsche vehicles ordered by U.S. buyers are on the ship, as reflected by the company’s online order tracker.
Authorities are currently assessing the condition of the ship, including whether or not it will sink or leak pollutants. There’s no word yet as to whether any of the vehicles will be retrievable or salvageable.
The cargo ship Felicity Ace recently caught fire while transporting goods from Germany to the U.S. While all crewmembers were unharmed and have been safely evacuated, the shipment of vehicles onboard may not get so lucky. A number of Porsche vehicles ordered by U.S. buyers are on the ship, as reflected by the company’s online order tracker.
