Capital Clean Energy Carriers Continues Full Exit from the Container Shipping Market

24.11.2025

Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC), listed on Nasdaq and controlled by Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, has taken another major step in its strategic withdrawal from the container shipping sector. The company has agreed to sell Buenaventura Express — one of its two remaining container vessels (13,312 TEU, built 2023). The handover to the new owner is expected in Q1 2026.

The deal will generate approximately $4.4 million in accounting profit, with proceeds used to repay around $84.4 million in debt and support general corporate needs. The sale is fully aligned with CCEC’s long-term strategy to focus on LNG and next-generation energy carriers, leaving the container segment behind.

Since February 2024, CCEC has sold or contracted the sale of 14 container ships, generating roughly $814.3 million in total proceeds.

Once Buenaventura Express leaves the fleet, CCEC will retain just one neo-Panamax containership, operating under a long-term charter through 2033 with an option to extend to 2039.

Today the company operates a fleet of 14 vessels, including:

- 12 modern LNG carriers

- 2 container vessels (one already sold and awaiting delivery)

- Its orderbook includes 16 new LNG and gas carriers scheduled for delivery in 2026–2027.

About CCEC:

Capital Clean Energy Carriers was established as a dedicated energy-focused subsidiary of the Marinakis shipping group. The company has been rapidly transforming into a pure-play LNG and clean gas carrier operator, completing its gradual exit from container shipping.