MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Overview

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a family-owned international shipping conglomerate founded in 1970 by Captain Gianluigi Aponte in Naples, Italy. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC is currently led by his son Diego Aponte. As of November 2025, it is recognized as the world's largest container shipping company, controlling over 21% of global container capacity with a fleet of more than 560 vessels.

MSC offers a range of services, including global transport and logistics solutions, inland and port infrastructure, and passenger services through its subsidiaries. The company operates a significant container shipping division, providing logistics support to connect businesses worldwide. Additionally, MSC Cruises, established in 1988, has grown to become one of the largest cruise brands, offering voyages to various destinations. The company remains committed to customer care, employee welfare, and environmental responsibility while maintaining its private ownership.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +41 22 703 88 88
• Website: msc.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/msc-mediterranean-shipping-co--s-a-

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• containerised cargo
• breakbulk
• project & outofgauge cargo
• intermodal
• dry cargo
• inland deliveries
• trucking
• reefer cargo
• logistics
• containerized cargo
• transportation, logistics, supply chain & storage
• specialized shipping
• marine cargo insurance
• cargo loading and unloading
• cargo management
• customized logistics solutions
• advanced container technology
• cargo safety innovations
• innovative shipping solutions
• cargo safety
• temperature control
• large fleet of eco ships
• intermodal logistics
• supply chain integration
• bulk liquid transport
• cargo security
• services
• digital tracking systems
• large vessel fleet
• cargo tracking technology
• global logistics network
• refrigerated containers
• long-term partnerships
• intercontinental shipping
• environmentally friendly ships
• shipping cost efficiency
• green shipping practices
• cargo optimization
• global trade enabler
• shipping documentation
• shipping network
• cargo insurance
• cargo transparency
• specialized cargo handling
• advanced cargo monitoring
• shipping schedules
• shipping reliability
• digital supply chain
• family-owned shipping
• freight forwarding
• cargo equipment
• retail
• chemical transportation
• industry-specific logistics
• cargo monitoring
• customs clearance
• cargo warehousing
• cargo handling equipment
• sustainable maritime logistics
• intermodal cargo solutions
• shipping capacity
• family-run shipping company
• temperature-sensitive cargo
• shipping safety standards
• customized shipping solutions
• large vessel fleet management
• fleet modernization
• global trade facilitation
• ocean freight
• shipping compliance
• supply chain management
• sustainable shipping practices
• temperature-controlled containers
• transportation & logistics
• automotive shipping
• deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation
• logistics solutions
• port operations
• eco-friendly ships
• integrated logistics services
• cargo safety standards
• warehousing
• comprehensive cargo services
• fleet expansion
• eco-conscious shipping
• reliable global shipping
• global port coverage
• global shipping network
• sustainable shipping
• green shipping initiatives
• e-commerce
• container shipping
• shipping innovation
• cargo tracking
• b2b
• environmental sustainability
• manufacturing
• specialized project cargo
• global port connectivity
• cargo safety protocols
• refrigerated logistics
• warehousing services
• shipping routes
• project cargo
• advanced logistics technology
• industry-specific logistics expertise
• digital logistics
• family-owned business
• family heritage in shipping
• fleet management
• intermodal transportation
• reliable transit times
• distribution
• consumer products & retail
• consumer internet
• information technology & services
• mechanical or industrial engineering

Technologies Used

• .GIS
• .NET
• 24-7 Media
• 3M 360 Encompass - Health Analytics Suite
• 8x8
• ASP.NET
• AWS Application Load Balancer
• Act!
• Akamai
• AlienVault USM (from AT&T Cybersecurity)
• Alteryx
• Amazon Inferentia
• Angular
• AutoCAD
• AvantLink
• Azure AD P2
• Azure Automation
• Azure Data Lake Storage
• Azure Devops
• Azure Digital Twins
• Azure Event Hubs
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Front Door
• Barracuda MSP
• Barracuda Spam Firewall
• C#
• C# (C Sharp)
• C-Link
• CAT
• CET
• CentOS
• Cognos TM1
• DAX
• Databricks
• Datadog
• Docker
• Docking & MDI for WPF
• DotNetNuke
• Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Dynamics 365 CRM
• Dynamics 365 Customer Insights
• Dynamics 365 Customer Service
• ELK Stack
• FileTrail Records Management
• Front
• GRIN
• Gainsight Product Experience
• Gem
• Git
• Glam Media
• Grafana
• Homestead
• IBM Spectrum Scale
• IoT
• Kubernetes
• MEX Maintenance Software
• Mag+
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• MercuryGate TMS
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft PowerShell
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Mode
• Movable Type
• MySQL 8 With RHEL 8
• Nevron Vision for SSRS
• Nutanix Acropolis
• Office365
• OneTrust
• OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance
• Oracle Virtual Directory (OVD)
• Oracle XML DB
• Outlook
• PowerBI Tiles
• Prometheus
• PySpark
• REACH
• RabbitMQ
• React
• Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• SAP
• SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM)
• SAP S/4HANA
• SQL
• SS&C Geneva
• Salesforce
• Salesforce CRM Analytics
• Salesforce Service Cloud
• SendPulse
• ServiceNow
• SharePoint
• Slack
• TSYS
• Tor
• Tula
• UPS
• Ubuntu
• Upfluence
• Veeva Vault PromoMats
• Veracode Static Analysis (SAST)
• Verizon WAF
• Visio
• Visual Studio
• Zigbee
• iManage

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG
• MSC Technology
• MSC Air Cargo SA
• MSC Cruises
• TMT - Trieste Marine Terminal
• MSC SICILIA
• MSC Crewing Services India - Cruises
• Gram Car Carriers
• Agenzia Marittima Le Navi Spa: lenavigroup.it
• Terminal Investment Limited