In a further sign of robust containership markets, Euroseas has inked its first boxship newbuildings since the US-listed company was set up 16 years ago.

The Aristides Pittas-led outfit announced on Wednesday it booked a pair of 2,800-teu vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea, to be delivered in the first half of 2023.

"We remain very optimistic about the prospects of the container market for the next few years and we believe that these two ships...