Global Ship Lease snaps up JP Morgan-linked boxships in $90m deal
- GSL confirms purchase of three 8,600 teu sisterships at substantial discount to open-market, charter-free values
- Purchase includes five-year time charter coverage, understood to be to French container line CMA CGM
- GSL executive chairman George Youroukos said the deal offers strong long-term upside
The purchase supports GSL’s fleet renewal programme and brings its fleet to 71 containerships
