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Leif Höegh & Co. AS provides shipping services. The firm operates a fleet of vessels and offers transportation and logistic solutions to customers in the roll-on roll-off cargoes and liquefied natural gas segments. It also offers real estate and financial advisory services. The company was founded by Leif Høegh in 1927 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Danmarks Skibskredit A/S engages in the provision of loans for shipping companies. It offers financing against a first mortgage in ships and of shipowner's payment of installments to a shipyard. The company was founded on June 6, 1961 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of Ro/Ro vehicle transportation services. The company operated in 2008 approximately 70 PCTCs (Pure Car and Truck Carriers) in global trade systems which are managed from a worldwide network of 31 offices in four regions. Customers include global manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and rolling goods. In 2008, Höegh Autoliners carried about 2.0 million car equivalent units (ceu) and made almost 3,100 port calls. A service provider with modern, flexible and efficient vessels The Höegh Autoliners fleet is designed for maximum flexibility to cater for the variety of rolling stock carried in the various trades. The company has expanded its carrying capacity through acquisitions, new buildings and lengthening of existing vessels, and has contracts for further new buildings for delivery 2009-2012. The current fleet includes 47 owned PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2300 to 7800 ceu for deep-sea trades. In addition, Höegh Autoliners is partner in a joint venture which is supplying three purpose-built Ro/Ro vessels on long-term charter to Airbus for transporting aircraft components and subassemblies in Europe. Höegh Autoliners is continuously investing in developing ship design and specification to enhance and improve efficiency and environmental impact. Strategy The global PCTC market has a positive growth based on increased globalization and growth in emerging markets. Höegh Autoliners' strategy is to continue its growth in this market based on providing high quality and efficient port-to-port transportation services to its customers' global distribution chain. Key success factor in this strategy is to leverage and further develop the company's core competence. Höegh Autoliners has a strong financial and strategic position which enables the company to respond quickly to customer demand for increased capacity and enhanced service offerings. The company is committed to limiting its impact on the environment and performing its business in a socially responsible way.

Team Tankers Management Holding AS is a management company, which engages in the transportation of marine chemicals and related products. The firm transports organic chemicals, non-organic chemicals, clean and dirty petroleum products, vegetable oils, and lube oils. It also provides fleet and vessels services, including coated and stainless steel vessels for the transport of IMO II classified chemical cargoes. The company was founded on June 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark.

Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings AS drives shipping and other economic activities. It also engages in financing of other companies. The company involves in international shipping freight. Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings was founded on March 12, 2008 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Høegh Autoliners Shipping AS provides foreign shipping services. Its services also include marine transportation and fleet management. The company was founded on February 17, 1997 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Höegh LNG AS provides floating energy solutions. It owns and operates floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals; floating storage and regasification unit, and LNG Carriers. The company was founded on May 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Baltic & International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is the world's largest direct-membership organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, and agents. The organization is based in Bagsværd, Denmark, with offices in Athens, Shanghai, Singapore, and Stamford. BIMCO members cover over 60%% of the fleet measured by tonnage. BIMCO is recognized for its shipping contracts and clauses, which have been delivered to a wide range of trades and sectors for over 110 years. BIMCO offers world-class training programs on topics where it has a unique know-how, which the industry trusts and values. BIMCO takes a flexible approach in meeting the needs of its clients and offers online and face-to-face courses around the globe. BIMCO's core subjects include vessel chartering and operations, marine insurance, cargo claims, commodity trading & chartering, and more. BIMCO members receive discounted prices on all courses, and the organization also offers great group deals and early bird discounts.