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24 June 2025

Höegh Autoliners Wins Best Shipping Line of the Year

Höegh Autoliners Wins Best Shipping Line of the Year - Multipurpose Operator for 8th Consecutive Time at the 9th Edition of India Maritime Awards 2024

20 June 2025

Höegh Sunrise named in Japan as Aurora Class redefines deep-sea shipping standards

Höegh Autoliners names its fifth Aurora Class vessel, Höegh Sunrise, in Japan -marking a major step toward zero-emission deep-sea shipping. The vessels are the largest and most environmentally friendly car carriers ever built, raising the bar for more sustainable deep-sea transportation.

14 April 2025

From the rocking monotony at sea to new experiences in South Africa: The final stint of Kjetil Borch's encounter with shipping

A month at sea leaves its mark, forming habits and patterns. So, the first encounter with Port Elizabeth and then Durban was a significant change that left an impression on Kjetil Borch. And while there is something good about having solid ground under your feet again, the arrival in South Africa was also a break from the rocking monotony seafarers must learn to love.

18 March 2025

Second leg of Kjetil Borch's journey into shipping

With the sun climbing much higher above Höegh Target than just a few days ago, the shadows cast by Kjetil Borch on the top deck are barely visible.

13 March 2025

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) will be updated and effective April 2025

Höegh Autoliners is introducing an updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) effective April 2025. This enhanced BAF ensures greater adaptability to future fuel requirements while maintaining transparency and predictability.

03 March 2025

From Olympic medals and world championships to intern at Höegh Autoliners – and the journey of a lifetime from Scandinavia to South Africa

In the summer of 2024, after the Paris Olympic Games, the sculling pioneer Kjetil Borch retired after a lifetime on the biggest international stage – with an impressive result list and medal tally to his name. Now an intern at Höegh Autoliners through Neste Steg (Next Step), an organization preparing former elite athletes and military personnel for what’s next after their active careers, he is exploring the wonders of another ocean trait very different from the world he’s learned to master after 21 years of rowing: The shipping sector.

28 February 2025

Guide to shipping heavy equipment

Shipping heavy equipment brings several unique logistical challenges. Items such as agricultural machinery or construction equipment are not only large and heavy but rarely break down into smaller components. This makes the loading, transportation, and unloading a lot more complex, introducing potential safety concerns and costly handling procedures. To add to the complexities, heavy equipment shipping overseas is most commonly required for projects, which are often tied to strict deadlines and timelines. Therefore, it usually needs to reach its final destination on time, while any delays could introduce significant costs too.

06 February 2025

Loading of the first batch of the New Nissan Magnite in Ennore Port

Recently, we loaded the first batch of the New Nissan Magnite in Ennore Port onboard our Höegh Aurora, kicking off a new and prolonged collaboration with Nissan Motor India Private Limited.

23 January 2025

Naming Ceremony of Höegh Sunlight- the fourth Aurora Class vessel