Hoëgh brings on new vessels

On the back of positive
growth in its project
cargo business,
Hoëgh Autoliners
is gearing up its operations to
better serve the sector.
This has seen the creation
of a global project cargo and
breakbulk team and investment
in new vessels.
“Each member of our team
has many years of experience
in the handling of large, heavy
and complex cargo types,”
says Gabriela Stojicevic, head
of communications at Höegh
Autoliners. “By creating a global
team we can ensure that our
efforts are aligned throughout
the company and our customers
have access to the expertise
shared within the team.”
In terms of its f leet upgrade
the line has already taken
delivery of three New Horizon
vessels with three more to be
delivered in the next 12 months.
They are able to cater for
higher and heavier cargo while
also emitting less CO2 per
unit transported. “With the
latest information technology
on board, the voyage can
be planned and executed at
optimal safety and efficiency.
And with all internal ramps
and five decks being liftable,
they ensure we can cater for a
wide range of cargo on every
sailing.
“An additional benefit is
guaranteed under-deck and
covered stowage which means
that all cargo is well protected
against weather and sea
throughout the voyage – which
is critical for sensitive and
valuable cargo.”
Rail cargo projects have been
a particular area of focus for
the line over the past few years,
with equipment well suited to
the cargo, says Stojicevic.
“With our new roll trailers
and bridges we have seen an
increased interest from this
segment. The longest of our
roll trailers has rails specially
designed for shipping rail cargo.
Using these together with our
Höegh bridges, the railcars
can be rolled directly from the
platform to the port and onto
our roll trailer.”
Hoëgh is currently working
on a number of projects
involving material for
renewable energy such as
parts and components for the
windmill industry.
CAPTION
Loading of a windmill
plant in Amsterdam.