Greek shipowner and manager Centrofin Management has reportedly entered the container shipping sector with its first containership order, according to shipbrokers. The company placed an order in July 2026 for two 6,000 TEU vessels at China's Hengli Heavy Industry. The shipbuilder is expected to deliver both ships during the first half of 2028. No financial details or additional technical specifications regarding the newbuildings have been disclosed. The order marks a notable diversification for Centrofin, which has traditionally been known for its activities in other shipping segments, as the company now moves into the container vessel market through this initial contract with the Chinese yard. The transaction adds to the broader wave of newbuilding orders placed at Chinese shipyards in recent years, as owners continue to expand fleets amid ongoing demand in the container shipping sector. Further details on the vessels' specifications, financing arrangements, and Centrofin's broader strategy for its container fleet have not yet been made public.