Container analysis firm Alphalliner is reporting Marshall Islands-based Stella Bulk is moving into the container sector, ordering a pair of 740 teu vessels at China’s Taizhou Maple Leaf shipyard.  The order comes with an option for two additional sister vessels. No prices have been revealed for these new ships whose delivery is expected to take place in 2028.

Alphaliner suggested that given the specific size of these boxships they will likely be deployed on a special trade route, likely on time charter.

Stella Bulk currently controls a fleet of seven bulk carriers.