MPC Container Ships 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, reported Athens' Container News.

The vessels, built in 2023 and 2024, were purchased for US$340 million and are scheduled for delivery between October and November 2026, subject to closing conditions.

The charters are expected to generate US$180 million in contracted revenue and about $140 million in EBITDA over the initial three-year term. The deal lifts MPC Container Ships' contracted revenue backlog to $2.2 billion and strengthens its position in the mid-sized segment.

As part of its fleet strategy, the company has secured forward charter agreements for AS Pamela and AS Anne, while selling non-core vessels AS Selina and AS Angelina.

Following these transactions, MPC Container Ships has increased contract coverage to 99 percent for 2026, 74 percent for 2027, and 48 percent for 2028. Financial guidance for 2026 has been raised to revenue of $460-470 million and EBITDA of $280-300 million.

To support its renewal program, the company has secured a $375 million senior secured term loan underwritten by Societe Generale, with BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, ING, and KfW IPEX-Bank as lenders. The financing will cover ten of 16 newbuildings ordered last year, while an additional $75 million facility for two 4,500 TEU vessels has received credit approval.

Chief Executive Constantin Baack said the acquisition reflects MPC Container Ships' disciplined renewal strategy and strengthens long-term earnings through modern vessels secured on multi-year charters.