Whatever trade statistics you may be reading, here's a simple dose of reality:

There's an armada of empty shipping vessels lying idle off the coast of Singapore.

Yet Singapore is supposed to be one of the busiest ports in the world. It is a major transhipment hub for global trade. But today, it still looks relatively dead.

Don't believe us? Check out the stunning pics we captured on a recent trip:

See Amazing Pictures of Singapore's Ghost Fleet >>>

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