Topic
car carriers
Logistics Höegh Autoliners orders six more Aurora car carriers, raises NOK1.42bn
Höegh Autoliners has ordered six LNG dual-fuel car carriers from China Merchants Heavy Industry and raised NOK1.42bn ($152m) via an oversubscribed share placement to fund the expansion. The firm Aurora programme rises to 18 vessels, with options and reserved slots that could take the series to 26 ships and add almost 237,000 ceu of capacity, according to Splash247.
Logistics Car Carrier Operators Form GRC Council to Improve Emissions Data Accuracy
A coalition of car carrier operators representing around 80% of global capacity has established the GRC Council to maintain and improve its GHG accounting methodology. ClassNK, the GRC's independent verifier, drafted the new governance framework and will provide verification services for emissions data. The move aims to strengthen confidence in Scope 3 reporting under FuelEU Maritime and IMO GHG measures.
Logistics Polaris Autoliners Acquires Two Feeder-Size Car Carriers from Global Car Carriers
Polaris Autoliners has acquired two feeder-size car carriers, renamed Polaris Oslo and Polaris Star, from Global Car Carriers. The $44m deal adds 4,000 CEU of shortsea capacity and grows Polaris' controlled fleet to 10 vessels.
Logistics Sallaum Lines Orders Its Largest Car Carriers Yet, Boosting Fleet Capacity
Sallaum Lines has ordered two firm and two optional 8,600 ceu car carriers from Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, its largest vessels to date. The LNG/ammonia-ready ships will serve core routes across Europe, Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, supporting growing OEM flows and Asian exports.
Logistics HD Hyundai Expands Nuclear Tech to Car Carriers
HD Hyundai is pioneering the use of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in car carriers, aiming to enhance eco-friendly shipping. This initiative follows their previous work with container ships and involves collaboration with Hyundai Glovis and Lloyd’s Register.