260 Brand New Bmws Have Been Standing Idle in Moerdijk for Two Years After a Fire on a Ship

Omroep Brabant

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For two years, 260 brand-new BMWs have been sitting idle in an industrial estate in Moerdijk. The cars originate from the Fremantle Highway, the freighter that caught fire in the North Sea in July 2023. Although the cars appear undamaged at first glance, BMW has prohibited them from being sold. A lawsuit regarding the fate of the cars will follow next month. A total of 3,800 cars were on the ship. The 260 BMWs in Moerdijk include 1-Series, Acti…

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When a fire broke out on the Fremantle Highway two years ago, part of its cargo—3,800 brand-new cars—went up in flames. However, some were spared. Two Rotterdam entrepreneurs bought 260 BMWs—which seemed in perfect condition—with the intention of selling them in Europe. But BMW has been obstructing the process for years. Next month, the protracted dispute may finally be resolved.