The Durban Car Terminal welcomes the Höegh Sunrise

27 February 2026, the Durban Car Terminal proudly welcomed the Höegh Sunrise on her maiden voyage which discharges 254 units and loading 514 units during her call.

Commanded by Captain Mark Benedict Emnacion, she arrived from Port Elizabeth and now sails on to Fremantle, showcasing the terminal’s ability to handle the world’s most advanced automotive vessels. To mark the occasion, a commemorative plaque was presented to the captain which is a proud maritime tradition symbolising partnership and safe passage. With a 9,100 CEU capacity, the Höegh Sunrise is part of the next-generation Aurora class from Höegh Autolines, an LNG-powered, future-fuel ready, and delivering up to 58% lower emissions per car compared to the industry average. Durban Car Terminal remains committed to welcoming innovation at sea and delivering world-class service to vessels driving a cleaner future.