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Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) is an international shipping line founded by Gianluigi Aponte in Italy in 1970. Since 1978, the company has been headquartered in Switzerland. As a privately held company, MSC remains under the ownership of the Aponte family, ensuring a long-term commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. With a robust presence in major ports worldwide, MSC has gained a reputation for its extensive network and reliable services.

With a fleet of 721 container vessels and an intake capacity of 4,631,403 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), MSC has solidified its position as a leading player in container shipping. The company operates in 155 countries, boasting 524 offices strategically located around the globe. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC has a dedicated workforce of over 100,000 employees.

MSC's comprehensive shipping network encompasses more than 215 trade routes and serves over 500 ports worldwide. The company's global reach enables it to connect businesses and facilitate international trade efficiently. Leveraging its extensive fleet, MSC offers reliable and timely transportation solutions for a wide range of cargo types, including containerized goods, ensuring the smooth flow of goods across continents.

Recognizing the importance of efficient intermodal transportation, MSC has ventured into rail operations as well. Starting with the acquisition of the cargo division of CP in 2015, MSC now operates container trains across the Iberian Peninsula, providing seamless multimodal connectivity. Its rail operations, known as "Medway," have expanded to Italy and beyond, further enhancing the company's ability to offer integrated logistics solutions to customers.