As part of MPC Capital’s active asset management approach, charter extensions were agreed at an early stage of the project, extensive technical retrofitting measures implemented and a refinancing by Japanese lenders structured.
With this outlook for Germany and beyond, we aim to provide direction and fresh perspectives for the year ahead to market participants preparing decisions, planning investments or forging new partnerships.
Our most popular articles from 2025 highlight how this year has been one of both challenge and opportunity in the maritime sector.
MPCC contracted China’s Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to build six 3,700 TEU container ships, with the first delivery scheduled for H2 2028.
This order for four energy-efficient container ships with long-term charter agreements demonstrates how strategic investments secure competitiveness and sustainability in the maritime industry.
The contracts for the two high-cube container-optimised newbuilds were signed with the Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China, with the total investment amounting to US$66m.
Key insights from our event on ship finance – covering greenwashing and asymmetrical jurisdiction clauses.
WFW advised MPCC on two transactions as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy.
Unclear payment mechanics in ship sale transactions increase legal and financial risk – early coordination with banks and mortgagees is now crucial.
Rebecca Trampe-Berger has joined the firm’s Düsseldorf office as counsel on 1 June, strengthening its regulatory, public law and competition practice in Germany.
The disposal is part of MPCC’s strategic development and the targeted restructuring of its fleet.
At this year’s Maritime Morning in Hamburg, partners addressed regulatory issues, legal risks in offshore wind and upcoming EU employment law requirements.
