Founded by Captain Gianluigi Aponte, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has been headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978. A world leader, MSC provides timely delivery of goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners across five continents. The Company’s international headquarters supervise a worldwide network of offices with each having responsibility for commercial and operational activities in their respective countries. 

MSC was crowned “Shipping Company of the Year” at the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2023. This prestigious accolade recognized MSC for its outstanding response in keeping worldwide trade moving amid global and industry challenges, the Company's commitment and achievements in supply chain decarbonization, and its significant role in leading digitalization for the industry in the past year. 

The world experienced a global economic downturn and ongoing industry challenges including exceptional market conditions, operational constraints and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite such unprecedented times, MSC continued to maintain a strong position across its cargo business, minimized disruptions to clients’ supply chains and optimized their customer experience.