Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Announces the Sale of a Neo-Panamax 13,312 TEU Container Vessel
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ: CCEC) announced the sale of the M/V Buenaventura Express, a 13,312 TEU Neo-Panamax container vessel built in 2023. The memorandum of agreement was signed on Oct 29, 2025 with delivery expected in Q1 2026.
The Company estimates a $4.4 million book gain and will apply cash proceeds to pay down approximately $84.4 million of outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes. Since Feb 2024, CCEC has sold or agreed to sell 14 container vessels, generating expected gross proceeds of about $814.3 million.
Upon closing, CCEC will retain one 13,312 TEU container vessel (fixed employment through 2033, options to 2039) and continues to transition toward gas carriage with an in‑water fleet of 12 LNG carriers and multiple vessels under construction for delivery between Q1 2026 and Q3 2027.
Positive
- Estimated book gain of $4.4 million
- Proceeds to reduce outstanding debt of $84.4 million
- $814.3 million gross proceeds from 14 vessel sales since Feb 2024
- Fleet focus on 12 in‑water LNG carriers and gas solutions
Negative
- Container fleet reduced to one 13,312 TEU vessel
- Under‑construction deliveries between Q1 2026 and Q3 2027 may require capital
- Sale proceeds primarily directed to debt repayment, limiting growth funding
News Market Reaction – CCEC
In the Nov 20 session, CCEC declined 2.80%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (the “Company,” “CCEC”, “we” or “us”) (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, is pleased to announce today the sale of the M/V Buenaventura Express (142,411 DWT / 13,312 TEU, hybrid scrubber-fitted, eco container vessel, built 2023, Hyundai Samho Industries Co. Ltd, South Korea) to a third party.
On October 29, 2025, the Company signed a memorandum of agreement for the sale of the vessel, which is expected to be delivered to her new owners during the first quarter of 2026. The total expected book gain from the sale is estimated at
The divestment of this additional container vessel is consistent with the Company’s stated strategy to shift our strategic focus towards the transportation of various forms of gas to industrial customers, including liquified natural gas (“LNG”) and emerging new commodities in connection with the energy transition. Since February 2024, CCEC has sold or agreed to sell 14 container vessels, including the M/V Buenaventura Express, generating expected gross proceeds of approximately
About Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: CCEC), an international shipping company, is one of the world’s leading platforms of gas carriage solutions with a focus on energy transition. CCEC’s in-the-water fleet includes 14 high specification vessels, including 12 latest generation LNG carriers (“LNG/Cs”) and two legacy Neo-Panamax container vessels, one of which has been agreed to be sold. In addition, CCEC’s under-construction fleet includes six additional latest generation LNG/Cs, six dual-fuel medium gas carriers and four handy LCO2/multi-gas carriers, to be delivered between the first quarter of 2026 and the third quarter of 2027.
For more information about the Company, please visit: www.capitalcleanenergycarriers.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, among other things, statements related to CCEC’s ability to pursue growth opportunities and CCEC’s expectations or objectives regarding future vessel deliveries and charter rate expectations, are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the stated or forecasted results to be materially different from those anticipated. For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties, see “Risk Factors” in our annual report filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on April 17, 2025. Unless required by law, CCEC expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether because of future events, new information, a change in its views or expectations, to conform them to actual results or otherwise. CCEC does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
| Contact Details: Investor Relations / Media | |
| Brian Gallagher | |
| EVP Investor Relations | |
| Tel. +44 (770) 368 4996 | |
| E-mail: b.gallagher@capitalmaritime.comm | |
| Nicolas Bornozis | Markella Kara |
| Capital Link, Inc. (New York) | E-mail: ccec@capitalink.com |
| Tel. +1-212-661-7566 | |
| E-mail: ccec@capitallink.com | |
