Gianluigi Aponte, the founder and chairman of MSC, the leading container shipping line, has officially transferred ownership of the company to his children, Alexa and Diego. This transition, confirmed by MSC, took place at the end of the previous year. Both siblings bring significant industry experience to their roles, with Alexa serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Diego as the company’s president.
In a statement, Aponte expressed confidence in his children’s ability to uphold the family’s legacy in the maritime industry, emphasizing their dedication and achievements. He noted that this transfer of ownership symbolizes a continuation of the family’s long-standing maritime heritage, built on innovation and commitment to the sea.
Founded in 1970, MSC has grown into a formidable player in global shipping. In 2020, the company appointed Soren Toft, former COO of Maersk, as CEO to expand its fleet. Under Toft’s leadership, MSC aggressively pursued growth, acquiring new vessels and chartering older ones throughout the pandemic.
By early 2022, MSC surpassed Maersk to become the largest carrier by fleet size, commanding a fleet of 1,000 ships and a capacity of 7.3 million TEU. This impressive scale positions MSC as a dominant force in the industry, controlling one-fifth of the global boxship fleet, with over 120 newbuilds on order.
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