MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the second largest shipping company in the world in terms of container ship capacity. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Mediterranean Shipping Company currently has 480 cargo ships, 480 offices in 150 countries and 24,000 employees worldwide. As of the end of December 2014, MSC operated 480 container ships with 2,600,000 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent unit TEU). The most important port for MSC is the port of Antwerp in Belgium. 

history

MSC was founded in 1970 as a private company, Buffon Aponte bought his first ship "Patricia", followed by "Rafaela", Aponte started between the Mediterranean Sea and Somalia Operating a shipping shipping business. MSC subsequently expanded by purchasing second-hand cargo ships. By 1977, the company was operating services to Northern Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean. Expansion continued in the 1980s; by the end of the last century, MSC's shipping lines served North America and Australia.
In 1989, MSC purchased cruise operator Lauro Lines, which in 1995 was renamed Mediterranean Shipping Lines (MSC Cruises) and subsequently added to the cruise line.
In 1994, MSC planned its first newly built vessel, which was delivered in early 1996 under the name "MSC Alexa", built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri.
As of October 2014, Diego Aponte (son of MSC founder Buffon Aponte) was appointed President and CEO of MSC, succeeding his father as Group Executive Chairman. Buffon Aponte will continue to be responsible for all related activities of the group, as well as supporting Diego in shaping the future of MSC.

MSC Corporation Today

As the world's leading container liner company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates 480 offices in 150 countries and employs more than 24,000 people. MSC's existing fleet consists of 480 container ships with a cargo capacity of approximately 2,600,000 international standard container units (TEU). MSC Shipping Line sails more than 200 trade routes and calls at 315 ports. Allows us to deliver your cargo to almost anywhere in the world. MSC ships operate with a capacity of up to 19,244 TEU, including one of the largest container ships "MSC Oscar". MSC remains a sole proprietorship, and since October 2014, Diego Aponte took over as President and CEO of company founder his father Buffon Aponte, wholly owned by the Aponte family.
In May 2014, MSC Cruises finalized a deal to order two new ships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for 2.1 billion euros.
In August 2014, MSC ordered a new cruise ship from STX in France for up to 3 billion euros ($4.13 billion). Two company ships will be built at the yard in Saint-Nazaire for 1.5 billion euros, the first in the first half of 2017, with the second in the first half of 2019, the contract will provide 16 million for the French shipyard operating hours. The order has been on the schedule since February, the carrying capacity is about 160,000 GT, and the passenger capacity will be about 4,000 people.
In December 2014, MSC was ranked sixth on Lloyd's list of the top 100 most influential people.
In January 2015, MSC launched its largest container ship, the MSC Oscar, with a capacity of 19,224 TEUs. Registered in Panama, MSC Oscar, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, formed a 2M alliance "Albatross Services" with Maersk Line in January. Later in 2015 MSC launched three container ships of the same capacity, named MSC Oliver, MSC Zoe and MSC Maya.
Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) ocean freight service combines hold and haulage services to truly provide you with a door-to-door service. As a company, our insistence on operating as an independent national shipping agency means we’re able to serve you globally with unparalleled local knowledge. We have trained many experienced specialists and are ready to provide you with a full range of services, including reefer, out of gauge, breakbulk and our various airline services – each tailored to suit your business needs. This gives us the ability to maintain a personalised service that is well known around the world, and you can rest assured that we will be here to help you whenever you need it. No matter what cargo you’re shipping or where it’s going, we’re happy to hear your needs.

Accidents and Incidents

Archilauro: The following engine room explosion and fire was subsequently abandoned on November 30, 1994 and the ship eventually sank on December 2, 1994.
MSC Naples: The MSC chartered vessel "MSC Naples" was abandoned in the English Channel in January 2007 due to Storm Kirill.
MSC Sabrina: On March 8, 2008, the MSC Sabrina ran aground on the St. Lawrence River near Three Rivers. On April 4, it was towed away by MSC Jasmine.
MSC Jessica: The MSC Jessica, a vessel sailing between India and Europe, caught fire during dismantling at the Alang Ship Recycling Yard in the Indian state of Gujarat. The company was heavily criticized because it did not comply with European regulations and the Basel Convention. Six workers lost their lives in the accident.
MSC Nikita: On August 29, 2009, MSC Nikita collided with "NIRINT Pride" after leaving the Port of Rotterdam. "MSC Nikita" was towed to Rotterdam after securing the engine room. Fortunately there were no casualties. Emergency repairs were carried out, but the damage was so severe that she was declared scrapped.
MSC Chitra: On August 8, 2010, the container ship MSC Chitra collided with another vessel, the MV Khalijia III, resulting in a spill of approximately 300 containers into the port waters at Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Jawaharlal Nehru and neighbouring Mumbai ports were closed for several days until the overwater containers were cleared and no longer presented any danger to shipping.
MSC Elena: In 2006, levied a $10 million fine and sentenced to five years in prison for deliberately discharging more than 40 tons of sludge through a "magic pipe" over a five-month period in 2004 and oil pollution to the seafloor.
MV Rena: The container ship MV Rena, chartered by owners Costamare and MSC, ran aground on the Astrolabe reef near Tauranga in New Zealand on Wednesday, 5 October 2011 at 2.20am (Tuesday 4, 13.20 UTC) at 17 knots (31 km/h 20 mph). MSC, as a charterer and not the owner or manager, denies responsibility for the vessel's navigation.

MSC Flaminia: On July 14, 2012, the container ship MSC Flaminia caught fire after it exploded in the Atlantic Ocean, killing the ship and 25 crew members.

Notable ships

MSC Oscar
MSC Beatrice
MSC Brussels
MSC Camille
MSC Carmen
MSC Carouge
MSC Chicago
MSC Cordova
MSC Daniela
MSC Danit
MSC Fabiola
MSC Flaminia
MSC Geneva
MSC Lee
MSC London
MSc Madeleine
MSC Monterey
MSC Naples
MSC hot girl
MSC Pamela
MSC Prestige
MSC Rosalia
MSc Sabrina
MSC Yeleni
MSC Charlie Broad
MSC Cindy

Route

One of MSC's more than 200 routes: Europe and Asia.

Awards

2015
Ship Manager of the Year
Sailors Today Waterfront Awards

MSC Ship Management (India)

2015
Panama Maritime Excellence Award
Leading supply chain logistics in the region

MSC Panama

2015
FCA leads environmental excellence
CIFFA - Agency Association Celebration

MSC Canada

2015
Container Shipping of the Year
India-US Trade Alley

MSC India

2015
Container Shipping of the Year
India-Europe trade route

MSC India

2015
Container Line of the Year
Global Freight Awards - Lloyds Loading List

MSC UK

Year 2014
Container Line of the Year
Global Freight Awards - Lloyds Loading List

MSC USA KINGOM

2013
International Freight Company of the Year
Logitrans Transport & Logistics Exhibition Awards

MSC Turkey

2013
EVO Container Liner Shipping Awards
Dutch Shippers Council Award

Netherlands MSc

2013
Container Line of the Year
Global Freight Awards - Lloyds Loading List

MSC UK

2013
Shipping Company of the Year
All India Shipping & Logistics Awards

MSC India

2013
Shipping Company of the Year
Sri Lanka Ports, Trade & Logistics Conference, Exhibition & Incentives

MSC Sri Lanka

2013
Container Line of the Year
Gateway Maritime Awards

MSC India

2013
Ship Manager of the Year
Sailors Today Waterfront Awards

MSC Ship Management (India)

2013
Best International Airline of the Year
ASDA Supply Chain Awards

MSC UK

2012
Shipping Company of the Year
2012 sea trade

MSC Sri Lanka

2012
Best Shipping Line (Far East and North America)
TRANSPORTESë Negócios - Portuguese Shippers and Consignees

MSC Portugal

2012
best shipping agent
TRANSPORTESë Negócios - Portuguese Shippers and Consignees

MSC Portugal

2012
Shipping Company of the Year - Container Operations
Gujarat Red Star Awards

MSC India

2012
Container Shipping of the Year - African Trade
Gujarat Red Star Awards

MSC India

2011
Annual International Shipping
Logitrans Transport & Logistics Exhibition Awards

MSC Turkey

2011
Container line this year
Global Freight Awards - Lloyds Loading List

MSC UK

2010
best shipping agent
TRANSPORTESë Negócios - Portuguese Shippers and Consignees

MSC Portugal

2010
Container Line of the Year
Global Freight Awards - Lloyds Loading List

MSC UK

Year 2009
best shipping agent
TRANSPORTESë Negócios - Portuguese Shippers and Consignees

MSC Portugal

Year 2009
Deep Sea Shipping Award
Export Industry Award

MSc Ireland

Year 2009
Carrier of the Year - Ocean
Canadian International Freight Forwarding Award

MSC Canada

Year 2008
Carrier of the Year - Ocean
Toronto CIFFA Awards

MSC Canada

Year 2008
operator mediterranean
Canada International Freight Forwarding Award

MSC Canada

Year 2008
operator to africa
Canadian International Freight Forwarding Award

MSC Canada

Year 2008
carrier to latin america
Canadian International Freight Forwarding Award

MSC Canada

2007
Shipping Company of the Year
Lloyd's Loading List

MSC UK

2007
Carrier of the Year - Ocean
Montreal CIFFA Awards

MSC Canada

year 2006
Shipping Agent of the Year
Golden Anchor Turkey Shipping Award

MSC Turkey

year 2006
Liner Shipping Award - Australia to Europe/Mediterranean
Lloyds Ship Daily DCN Awards

MSC Australia

year 2006
Global Supplier Awards - Logistics
Daimler-Chrysler Company Award

MSC

2005
Shipping Company of the Year
Lloyds Loading List Award

U.K.

year 2004
Shipping Company of the Year
Lloyds Loading List Award

U.K.

2003
Shipping Company of the Year
Lloyds Loading List Award

U.K.