Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Euroseas is the latest boxship player to turn to Chinese yards for feeder tonnage, with brokers pointing to a potential order for two 1,800 teu bangkokmax newbuilds.

Market talk suggests the Aristides Pittas-led company has lined up Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) for the pair, with deliveries pencilled in for 2028. Some sources indicate the deal is still being finalised, while others describe it as firm.

Pricing has not been disclosed, but the ships are expected to come in at around $32m each, broadly in line with recent contracts for standard designs in this size bracket.

The vessels are understood to mirror a series ordered by Danaos Corporation late last year at the same yard. Alphaliner noted that it remains unclear whether Euroseas is ordering against employment or taking a more speculative position. Either way, the move would extend what has become a steady run of newbuilding activity for the US-listed owner currently counting 21 ships in its fleet with total capacity just above 61,000 teu.

The latest move follows a March order for two 2,800 teu high-reefer ships at Huanghai Shipbuilding, with early delivery slots secured through August 2028. If confirmed, the CIMC SOE order would take Euroseas’ boxship orderbook to eight vessels.