Panama Canal Welcomes Hoegh Aurora, the World’s Largest Car Carrier

World's largest vehicle carrier ship Hoegh Aurora crosses Panama Canal amid row with USA. The Hoegh Aurora measures 199.9 meters in length and 37.5 meters in beam, with a cargo capacity of 9,100 CEU (Car Equivalent Units). Built in 2024 and registered under the Norwegian flag, the vessel began her journey in Asia with an initial stop in China, followed by South Korea, and Japan before continuing to later destinations in Jamaica, Mexico, and the U.S. Gulf Coast.