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Cargo Ship Sinks Off Alaska, $120 Million Loss in Cars

7/2/2025

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On June 3, the cargo ship Morning Midas tragically sank off the coast of Alaska, taking with it 3,159 Chinese cars worth a staggering $559 million. After a fire forced the crew to evacuate, the ship succumbed to the sea. Analysts now estimate the loss of cargo alone at $120 million, not including the costly cleanup and environmental repercussions.

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On June 3, the cargo ship Morning Midas tragically sank off the coast of Alaska, taking with it 3,159 Chinese cars worth a staggering $559 million. After a fire forced the crew to evacuate, the ship succumbed to the sea. Analysts now estimate the loss of cargo alone at $120 million, not including the costly cleanup and environmental repercussions.