MSC Group

MSC Group
IndustryTransport, logistics, healthcare, shipping, passenger
Founded1970, 55 years ago in Brussels, Belgium
FounderGianluigi Aponte
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
OwnerGianluigi Aponte
Number of employees
200,000+ (2024)
Websitewww.mscgroup.com

MSC Group is a global business focused on cargo transport, logistics, healthcare, shipping, and passenger transport. The company was founded in 1970 by Captain Gianluigi Aponte in Brussels, Belgium, as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MSC Group was developed as the parent company after the Aponte family began to invest in new business areas. The company's headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. It currently employs over 200,000 employees and operates in 155 countries. MSC Group is the parent company of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and MSC Cruises, a cruise line for passengers.