Höegh Autoliners to expand multi-fuel PCTC fleet with order for up to 14 newbuilds
- Höegh Autoliners has ordered six firm dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers from China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu, with deliveries booked for between 2029 and 2031
- The deal brings the company’s Aurora-class orders to 18 ships since 2022, and gives it options and reserved slots that could expand the programme to 26 vessels
Investment by fifth-largest vehicle carrier operator comes amid tightening vehicle carrier capacity, driven by strong Asian vehicle exports, limited charter availability and an ageing global fleet
