Höegh Autoliners announced its August 2026 trading update, revealing a transported cargo volume of 1.2 million cubic meters (cbm) on a prorated basis. Over the three-month period from June to August, the total volume reached 4.1 million cbm. The prorated gross freight rate for August 2026 stood at USD 97.8 per cbm, which is a 1.3% increase from the average prorated gross freight rate of USD 96.6 recorded over the previous three months.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this update suggests continued stability in the automotive and high & heavy cargo markets. The slight uptick in freight rates could indicate firm demand, potentially leading to consistent pricing for RoRo services. Capacity on these specialized vessels appears to be well-utilized, and forwarders should anticipate steady market conditions for booking such shipments.
