Hoegh Tracer calls on APM Terminals Pipavav, loads 1,700 cars

APM Terminals Pipavav today said Hoegh Tracer, one of the world's largest pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), called on the port and loaded 1,700 cars for export delivery -- the biggest ever carrier to dock at an Indian port.
With 14 decks, Hoegh Tracer has a capacity of 8,500 vehicles and loaded 1,700 cars at Pipavav for export delivery for the Hoegh Middle East, India and Africa (MIAF) Service.
"This achievement showcases Pipavav's infrastructure capability and efficiency in handling large car carriers in this important growing market," said APM Terminals Pipavav Managing Director Keld Pedersen in a statement.
APM Terminals Pipavav, in partnership with NYK Auto Logistics (India), opened a dedicated common user integrated roll-on roll-off (RoRo) terminal in August 2015, with a capacity of 250,000 vehicles annually.

The port is equipped to accommodate 4,500-5,000 cars and a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facility. There is also a mobilisation yard for 150 cars, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 500 cars on the quay.
APM Terminals Pipapav, along with NYK Auto Logistics, provides logistical support to auto manufacturers in western India for export and inter-Indian port coastal shipping.

Indian auto manufacturers exported USD 5.4 billion worth of passenger cars in 2015.
APM Terminals Pipavav, formerly known as Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, is India's first public private partnership (PPP) port serving as a gateway for movement of containers, bulk, liquid and RoRo cargo.

It is part of APM Terminals, a leading global port and cargo inland services provider with presence in 69 countries.