MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. The company began as a single ship operation and now operates about 1,000 vessels on 300 routes, calling at 520 ports and carrying an estimated 30 million TEUs annually. It describes itself as an independent, family-owned business. The company also operates seven aircraft.

OUR SERVICES MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe. Its portfolio covers shipping, inland transportation and logistics, digital business, air cargo, cargo cover and a thermal liner solution, alongside a growing set of port terminal investments. Existing customers can complete business actions and access freight information in real time through the myMSC eBusiness platform.

YOUR INDUSTRY Bringing you industry-specific expertise; whatever you’re shipping, wherever you’re shipping it. MSC delivers a professional, efficient service tailored to the specific needs of your business. Our services are designed around you. Sectors served include agriculture, fruit, pharmaceuticals, car parts, mining and minerals, plastics and rubber, chemicals and petrochemicals, food and beverages, pulp, paper and forestry products, and retail. For fruit shipments, the company uses a refrigerated fleet and the chemical-free Cold Treatment process to protect cargo from pests.