ExpansionJun 4, 2026, 04:16 PM
Global Ship Lease Orders 10 New Containerships for $917M
AI Summary
Global Ship Lease, Inc. announced it has agreed to individual newbuilding contracts for 10 mid-size, ultra-high-reefer, wide-beam containerships for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $917 million. These new vessels are scheduled for delivery between Q4 2028 and Q1 2030 and are already contracted on multi-year charters with a TEU-weighted average term of 6.7 years. The company expects these charters to generate approximately $665 million in aggregate Adjusted EBITDA, aiming to replace aging fleet assets and meet evolving market needs.
Key Highlights
- Agreed individual newbuilding contracts for 10 mid-size containerships.
- Aggregate purchase price of approximately $917 million for the newbuilds.
- Deliveries scheduled between Q4 2028 and Q1 2030.
- Newbuilds contracted on multi-year charters with a TEU-weighted average term of 6.7 years.
- Expected to generate approximately $665 million in aggregate Adjusted EBITDA over charter terms.
- Current fleet comprises 71 vessels as of March 31, 2026.
- Existing forward charter cover of $2.1 billion spread over 2.6 years.
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