" Ours is a business built on a genuine passion for the sea and an unfaltering commitment to people and communities. "
From a One-vessel Operation to a Globally Respected Business
The story of the MSC Group began in Brussels in 1970, when captain Gianluigi Aponte founded the company with just a small cargo ship: the MV Patricia. The business has since grown and diversified to include a highly successful cruise line and passenger ferry services, as well as leading inland and port terminal infrastructure. Headquartered in Geneva, the Group remains privately owned and focused on caring for customers, employees and the environment.
MSC Group Companies
The MSC Group consists of various subsidiary companies that extend business to port terminal infrastructure, air, rail and road offerings. Together, these subsidiary companies make up the Group’s core cargo and passenger divisions.
The Group’s cargo division is a respected world leader in container shipping and logistics. The division is made up of a global fleet that serves major trade routes, offering cargo transportation, inland logistics and intermodal solutions.
As the first company in the Group’s portfolio, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a world leader in transport and logistics solutions connecting communities, customers and international business partners all over the world.
This division includes:
The Group’s passenger division offers a range of travel experiences with MSC Cruises and Expora Journeys at its core. In addition to its cruise services, the passenger division also includes ferry and rail operations.
This division includes:
The MSC Group has taken steps to expand the portfolio with the addition of Mediclinic Group and the MSC Foundation.
Established in 2018 as a non-profit entity, MSC Foundation focuses on marine preservation, humanitarian initiatives and sustainable development worldwide Joining the MSC Group in 2023, Mediclinic is a prominent private healthcare provider established in South Africa in 1983.
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