The world’s biggest pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) arrived in Le Havre France on Monday and is on her way to Africa. Höegh Target is the first in a series of six Post Panamax vessels to be delivered to Höegh Autoliners in the next 18 months. With a deck space of 71 400 sqm and carrying capacity of 8 500 car equivalent units, the vessel also has a higher door opening, enabling cargo of up to 6.5 metres high and 12 metres wide to be loaded. Extra ramp strength allows for cargo weighing up to 375 tons to be loaded over the stern ramp and 22 tons over the side ramp. The vessel was officially launched in June and has since sailed from Xiamen, China, to France via ports in South Korea, Japan, Italy, Spain, Holland, Belgium and the United Kingdom. She is now due to sail back to East Asia via Africa and Oceania. CAPTION The Hoëgh Target … capable of carrying 8 500 car equivalent units.
