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26 August 2026

Höegh Autoliners lines up more car carriers

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Höegh Autoliners lines up more car carriers

Höegh Autoliners has doubled down on its Aurora-class fleet renewal drive, ordering another six 9,100 ceu car carriers in China and tapping shareholders for NOK1. 42bn ($152m) to help fund the expansion. The Oslo-listed owner has signed contracts with China Merchants Heavy Industry for six LNG dual-fuel newbuilds delivering between 2029 and 2031, taking its firm …

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