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The number of fully cellular container ships operating today stands at about 5,461 ships with a combined capacity of about 24.6 million TEUs (as of August 2021).
The page explains how Costamare and its managers contribute to global trade by operating safe, efficient, and environmentally sound containerships.
Costamare operates one of the industry’s largest containership fleets, offering flexibility across East-West, North-South, and intra-regional trade routes to meet customer needs.
Costamare Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine-Months Ended September 30, 2022
Costamare prioritizes the well-being of its staff and their families, a tradition dating back to founder Capt. Vasileios Konstantakopoulos. The company develops qualified professionals for its fleet, many of whom later join its shore personnel.
Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15, if declared by the board. The rate is 7.625% per annum of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share.
The founders of Costamare have a history of operating and investing in shipping. The name originated in 1975 when Captain Vasileios Konstantakopoulos formed Costamare Shipping Company S.A. to manage ships owned by the Konstantakopoulos family.
Founded by Captain Vasileios Konstantakopoulos in 1975, Costamare Shipping is the exclusive ship manager of the Costamare fleet and has become one of the most respected containership managers in the world.
The idea of shipping products in containers is a very old one. The ancient Greeks used sealed vases – or amphorae – to transport oil or wine. Later cultures used large trunks to ship valuables aboard their sailing vessels. But containerisation is a modern phenomenon just over 50 years old.
Costamare Inc. owns a fleet of 93 containerships, including 22 under construction, two secondhand vessels agreed to acquire, and two agreed to sell, with a total capacity of approximately 673,000 TEU.
is one of the world’s leading owners and providers of containerships for charter, serving clients that demand a high standard of safety and reliability
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