US-listed Seaspan Corporation has clinched new financing of up to $150m for investment and acquisitions.

The containership owner said the two-year revolving credit facility had closed, but did not reveal the lenders involved.

CEO Bing Chen said: "I am proud of our team’s leadership in developing this unique financing for our industry.

"The closing of our revolving credit facility is part of our continuous efforts to strengthen our capital structure and support our long-term growth strategy."