MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has agreed to acquire four eco-designed 7,000 TEU containerships, each backed by a three-year fixed-rate charter with a top-five global liner operator.
The vessels, built in 2023 and 2024, have been acquired for a total consideration of US$340 million and are expected to be delivered between October and November 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The attached charters are expected to generate US$180 million in contracted revenue and approximately US$140 million in EBITDA over the initial three-year period. The acquisition increases MPCC’s contracted revenue backlog to US$2.2 billion and expands the company’s presence in the mid-sized containership segment.
As part of its ongoing fleet strategy, MPCC has also secured forward charter agreements for AS Pamela and AS Anne, while agreeing to sell the non-core vessels AS Selina and AS Angelina as it continues to modernize its fleet.
Following these transactions, the company has increased its contract coverage to 99% for 2026, 74% for 2027, and 48% for 2028. MPCC also raised its 2026 financial guidance, now expecting revenue of US$460–470 million and EBITDA of US$280–300 million.
To support its fleet renewal programme, MPCC has secured a US$375 million senior secured term loan underwritten by Société Générale, with BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, ING and KfW IPEX-Bank participating as lenders. The financing will fund ten of the company’s 16 newbuildings ordered last year, while an additional US$75 million financing facility for two 4,500 TEU vessels has also received credit approval.
Constantin Baack, CEO of MPC Container Ships, said the acquisition reflects the company’s disciplined fleet renewal strategy and strengthens its long-term earnings profile through modern vessels secured on multi-year charters.
