The new Vice-President of Infrastructure The Shiner has announced plans to raise hundreds of millions of zarks by selling surplus space on NS freighters to commercial customers. Under the plans he unveiled ships that are not full could also take civil cargoes. It is estimated that the plan could raise at least 200 million zarks and maybe as much as 400 million if fully realised. With tough targets for raising extra funding and NS export revenue dropping The Shiner has had to come up with a number of new ideas to raise funds.
However his plans have been heavily criticised. Commercial hauliers have said it will be unfair competition and have complained to the UNP. Some senior NS figures including VP Operations Caratore have also questioned the plans. Caratore said it could compromise NS security and add delays to the NS logistical chain.
Later in the day The Shiner said the plan was an "idea" which would be presented to the NS Politburo later in the year and was still being worked on.
