About Höegh

Fleet presentation

A flexible and large fleet allows for economies of scale, as well as efficient and flexible services across the deep sea trade routes​. With a current fleet wide average carrying capacity of ~7 500 CEU, Höegh Autoliners has the largest average vessel size within the car carrier industry​.

The Höegh fleet


Per December 2025, Höegh Autoliners is operating a fleet of ~40 vessels of which 36 owned and 1 on long-term time charter. In addition, 5 newbuilds are to be delivered between 2026-2028.​

A flexible and large fleet allows for economies of scale, lower emissions by cargo weight as well as efficient and flexible services across the deep sea trade routes​.

With a current fleet wide average carrying capacity of ~7 500 CEU, Höegh Autoliners has the largest average vessel size within the car carrier industry​.

 

For more details on our fleet, see Fleet list here.

Flexible fleet of ~40 vessels with good capacity for profitable cargo​

  • 36 owned

    of ~40 vessels
  • 1 on long-term charter

    of ~40 vessels
  • 5 newbuilds

    to be delivered in 2026-2028
The vessels
Capacity
(CEU)
OwnedTime
Chartered (long-term)
Average
age
Aurora Class9 1007-< 2.0
Post-Panamax8 5006-10.2
Category 07 85010-20.8
Category 1~6 5009-21.9
<6 000<6 0004119.5

One of the most efficient PCTC operators, with clear pathway to offer customers net zero transportation towards 2040.​

  • One of the most efficient PCTC operators

    with the largest average vessel size and among the lowest emissions in the industry​

  • Continuous improvements ​

    to existing fleet to save fuel and reduce emissions​

  • Newbuilding program ​

    accelerates the decarbonization of our customers’ supply chains​

  • Net zero

    in vessel operations by 2040

Meet the Aurora Class

Our Aurora Class is the largest and most environmentally friendly PCTC ever built, further accelerating our decarbonization efforts and setting a new standard for more sustainable deep sea transportation.

Our Aurora story

  • 2021-2023 The dawn of a new era​


    Design launched for the zero-carbon ready Aurora Class vessels. ​
    Contract signed with China Merchants Heavy Industry for the first eight vessels. ​

    The newbuilding program was extended from eight to 12 vessels.​
  • 2024 Aurora in operation


    First four Aurora Class vessels delivered in Q3 and Q4 2024.​

    Secures access to first four ammonia engines by Everllence (formerly Man Energy Solution) and Hyundai Heavy Industries. ​
  • 2025 Aurora on track


    Further three Aurora Class vessels delivered during 2025. ​
  • 2027 Path to zero​


    The Company will take delivery of the world's first ammonia-powered PCTC vessels.​ ​

Shaping the future of green shipping

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2020 - 2023: Design and commit

  • Industry cutting edge dual fuel design
    (Deltamarin)
  • USD 1 200 million investment in green vessel program
  • Optionality for ammonia design and launch agreed

2024 - 2026: Launch and scale

  • Consortium for safe ammonia handling
    (DNV, YARA, Everllence (formerly MAN), Norwegian Maritime Authority)
  • Securing clean ammonia supply
    (Sumitomo, YARA, North Ammonia)
  • – 58% Emissions reductions with Aurora vessels launched 2024

2027 and beyond: all the way to 0

  • 2027: First ever ammonia-powered PCTC vessels delivered
  • 30 by 30
  • 0 by 40