Höegh Autoliners
Thomas Ekhaugen has a diverse and extensive work experience in the shipping industry. Thomas began their career as a Telexoperator in Høegh Autoliners AS in 1994 before moving on to roles such as Assistant Manager Chartering and Manager of Bunker Purchasing. In 1997, they became the Operation Manager for Europe Africa Trade, responsible for vessel operations in Europe and Africa. Thomas later served as the Trade Manager for Europe Middle East and Far East Trade and then as the General Manager of Operational Area Americas (USA, NY). From 2008 to 2011, they were the General Manager of Operations Europe. In 2011, they joined UECC as the Head of Fleet and Cargo Operations. Thomas returned to Høegh Autoliners AS in 2017 as the Head of Global Port and Cargo Operation. In this role, they were globally responsible for all port suppliers, performance, as well as contracting.
Thomas Ekhaugen attended BI (Norwegian School of Management) from 1994 to 1995, where they pursued a Business Candidate degree with a specialization in Economy. Following this, from 1996 to 1997, they enrolled at NMH (Norges Markedshøyskole), where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study.
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Höegh Autoliners
Höegh Autoliners operates 11 trade routes in global trade systems, with about 3 000 port calls annually. Our ocean services consist of 10 deep sea trades and a shortsea Caribbean service. Our fleet consists of around 40 vessels. With a fleet designed for maximum flexibility, we are able to cater for a wide variety of cargo. Our customers range from global vehicle manufacturers to producers of high and heavy construction equipment and other rolling and non-rolling stock. Höegh Autoliners is also a leading carrier of second-hand vehicles. Our focus is always with our customers and we consciously position ourselves as close to our primary markets as possible. As a result, we operate through about 16 local offices worldwide, along with a network of dedicated agencies. Our head office is situated in Oslo, Norway, where the company was founded in 1927. Höegh Autoliners is committed to economic growth, social responsibility and minimising our impact on the environment. We believe in the value of sustainable development and continually work towards enhancing our performance and utilising the most energy efficient solutions at all times.