Deliveries from Tesla models in Australia were at a standstill for several months. If reason gives a smile, then the country’s government remains irreconcilable.

The problem comes from a carrier boat cars and trucks (PCTC) Glovis Caravel. He was diverted from the shores of Australia through biological risks. with harmful insects were discovered on board, which made it impossible to unload the wagons.

Australia is sending a boat full of Teslas back to China

According to the data ofAIS (free tracking maritime traffic), The ship arrived in Brisbane, Australia in late October 2023. The ship was originally supposed to dock on October 22, but things did not go as planned.

The boat carries several full “months” of orders on board Y models from home You are here but also some Kia. In general, 6500 cars are in the hold.

But according to the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), the vessel also carries yellow spotted bugswhich poses a serious threat to the country’s biodiversity.

” Several species have been identified, including the yellow-spotted stink bug, which poses a serious threat to Australian plant health and the environment as it can cause damage to crops, fruit and ornamental trees.“, the spokesman of the Australian ministry said according to the English magazine Daily Mail.

The carrier boat must first be disinfected

At first, the authorities tried for several days insect control pests on the ship, apparently without success.

The cargo ship was finally ordered to leave Australian waters after weeks of waiting while a solution was found. All with full cargo and crew on board.

Also according to Daily Mail, several stowaways were also present on board. Near the shores of Australia, many people try to cross the Indian Ocean by all means, risking their lives.

But because of the bugs on board Glovis Caravel had to return to Shanghai. The wagons must be unloaded, and the ship must be completely disinfected. After sanitary treatment, the transporter will be able to leave.

In general, the cargo ship lost 72 days of travelincluding 62 days of waiting off the coast of Australia.

Tesla has told its Australian customers that they will be delivered during January.

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