Company profile
Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of Ro/Ro vehicle transportation services.The company operates 67 PCTCs (Pure Car Truck Carriers) in worldwide trade systems with an annual transportation volume of close to 1.9 million CEUs (Car Equivalent Units).
A service provider with modern, flexible and efficient vessels
The Höegh Autoliners fleet is designed for maximum flexibility to cater for the variety of rolling stock carried in the various trades. The current fleet includes 46 owned PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2300 to 6500 cars for deep-sea trades and two 800 car capacity feeder ships for short-sea operations. In addition, Höegh Autoliners is partner in a joint venture which is supplying two purpose-built Ro/Ro vessel on long-term charter to Airbus for transporting aircraft components and subassemblies in Europe. The owned PCTC fleet is supplemented by charter tonnage, so that Höegh Autoliners at any time operates about 67 vessels in its various services worldwide.
To meet customer demands for added capacity and flexibility, Höegh Autoliners has embarked upon an extensive fleet expansion and renewal programme, with 20 PCTC newbuildings being delivered in the period 2003-2008, representing a total investment of about USD 1.1 billion. Höegh Autoliners is continuously investing in developing ship design and specification to enhance and improve efficiency and environmental impact.
The Höegh Autoliners organisation has a global reach, with 30 subsidiary and representative offices around the world.
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