Greek boxship Euroseas has moved into the high-reefer segment with an order for two 2，800 teu newbuilds at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China.

The vessels， designed for trades with high refrigerated cargo demand， will each be fitted with more than 1，000 reefer plugs， with delivery set for June and August 2028.

The Nasdaq-listed tonnage provider said the ships， each costing about $46.35m， will be built to EEDI Phase 3 and IMO NOx Tier III standards and that the newbuilding deal also includes options for up to four additional vessels of similar design， either with high reefer capacity or in a more conventional configuration.

Chairman and chief executive Aristides Pittas said the move reflects a targeted expansion into a niche segment where demand remains firm and modern tonnage is limited.

“With the outlook of the global refrigerated container shipping market remaining quite positive， and the limited availability of modern vessels with significant reefer capacity， we believe that this measured diversification into the specialized high-reefer segment creates an attractive opportunity within this niche market，” Pittas noted.

The company currently operates a fleet of 21 vessels on the water， with six more under construction following the latest order.