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18th July 2025
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In a bold step toward maritime efficiency and long-term value creation, MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has announced a series of strategic moves aimed at enhancing its fleet, strengthening earnings visibility, and optimizing its capital structure. The Oslo-based tonnage provider has placed a $228 million order for four 4,500 TEU vessels, divested aging ships, secured long-term charters, and expanded its financing options. These steps are designed to position the company for a more sustainable and profitable future.
MPCC signed contracts with Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for four advanced 4,500 TEU container vessels. These state-of-the-art ships, scheduled for delivery from the second half of 2027, will incorporate dual-fuel readiness (ammonia or methanol), approximately 50% lower slot costs, and the latest in energy-efficient technologies. Each vessel comes with a secured 3-year charter with a global liner operator, expected to contribute around $100 million in EBITDA over the contract period.
“Our ongoing fleet renewal strategy is further reinforced by these measures,” said Constantin Baack, CEO of MPCC. “They underscore our ability to structure value-accretive transactions and secure long-term employment with top-tier liner companies.”
In parallel, MPCC is divesting three non-strategic 1,300 TEU vessels with an average age of 18 years, raising $31.5 million while trimming roughly $10 million from the revenue backlog. These vessels were sold with their existing charters intact. This marks a strategic shift toward a younger and more environmentally compliant fleet.
MPCC continues to take a measured approach to financing. The company recently secured over $100 million in new debt facilities, including:
$52 million from KFW-IPEX Bank
$50 million from Deutsche Bank, with an additional $250 million accordion option
These facilities are secured by modern ECO-vessels and bolster MPCC’s capacity for future expansion. At the same time, 27 vessels remain debt-free, reinforcing the company’s moderate leverage strategy.
MPCC also announced new approximately 2-year charters for four vessels—AS Serena, AS Sophia, AS Angelina, and AS Penelope—which further strengthen its revenue backlog.
MPCC’s latest announcements signal a deliberate move toward future-proofing its operations, aligned with maritime decarbonization goals and investor expectations. With newer, greener ships, solid charter contracts, and flexible financing in place, MPCC is well-positioned to navigate the dynamic container shipping market.
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