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Out-of-work ships used as storage for unsold cars

By Robert Wright in London

Published: February 4 2009 02:00 | Last updated: February 4 2009 02:00

Car manufacturers are increasingly using ships to store excess vehicles because ports' parking areas have become overwhelmed by the build-up of unsold vehicles.

The move is a rare positive development for operators of the world's fleet of 640 car carriers, which face sharp falls in traffic. At the same time, 70 new ships, mostly larger than their predecessors, are due for delivery this year alone.

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