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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

08 January 2025

HÖEGH AUTOLINERS & SVITZER SET NEW STANDARD FOR SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA

Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first-ever, low-carbon towage service in Australia.

09 December 2024

International Anti-Corruption Day 2024

December 9th marks International Anti-Corruption Day, a moment to reaffirm our commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability. This year’s theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity,” recognizes the responsibility we all have in standing united with the next generation with the aim of fostering a determination to dismantle corrupt practices and establish lasting change. But it also spotlights the unique role of young people in the fight for a future built on ethical standards and fair opportunities. With 1.8 billion young people worldwide, their voice and engagement are essential to fostering societies resilient to corruption. Today’s youth must be empowered to champion integrity within their communities and globally, equipped with tools and education that cultivate values of transparency, accountability, and justice. Corruption robs young people of educational opportunities, job prospects, healthcare access, and a stable environment. And it contributes to broadening the social and environmental challenges and differences that we all have an obligation to fight.

12 November 2024

Höegh Autoliners and Fortescue join forces at COP29 in pursuit of green shipping

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has joined forces with Australian green technology, energy and metals group Fortescue to call on global shipping regulators to fast-track the adoption of green ammonia as the only marine fuel that can hasten the decarbonization of the industry.

22 October 2024

Confirming the Hamburg Declaration: The world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier calls the Port of Hamburg

Two weeks after signing the Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping, Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built, will arrive in the very same city, celebrating the joint commitment to establish green shipping corridors that utilize sustainable green fuels while swiftly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of the global shipping

08 October 2024

New rules: Are you prepared for the new customs filing requirements for EU?

From 4 December 2024, shipments importing to or transiting the European Union, will be required additional elements and more detailed information to pass through customs.