Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is bringing in Pareto Securities to boost its liquidity.

The expanding boxship owner has entered into a market-making agreement with effect from 20 May.

"The purpose of the agreement is to increase the liquidity of the company’s shares," it said.

Such deals involve market makers quoting prices for a guaranteed number of shares.

They make it easier for traders and investors to buy and sell.

In April, MPCC added more firepower in its continuing quest for boxship tonnage.

A $40m three-year revolving credit facility is being provided by CIT Group at "attractive terms", it said.

The company has been growing rapidly over the last two years, reaching 69 ships.

But it has stated an ambition to build the fleet to 100.