Seaspan locks in $2.78bn in leasebacks across 19 ships

Containership leasing giant Seaspan has signed a string of sale and leaseback agreements covering 19 vessels, raising nearly $2.8bn in total financing. The deals, disclosed by parent company Atlas Corp, cover 15 containerships ranging from 11,400 to 17,000 teu and four car carriers between 7,000 and 10,800 ceu. A portion of the proceeds —$775.4m —is …

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