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Switzerland · Independent · HQ: Geneva

The largest container line in the world — a private, family-owned fleet bigger than any rival's.

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Biggest shipMSC Irina
Group / allianceIndependent
Founded1970
MarkMSC
The fleet

What MSC operates

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Operates MSC Irina — the largest container ship in the world →
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MSC, in a few facts

  • The world's largest container line by a wide margin — around 7.3 million TEU of capacity and roughly a 21.6% share of the global fleet as of mid-2026.
  • Became the first carrier in history to operate 1,000 ships, a milestone reached in 2026.
  • Still privately owned by the Aponte family, who started in 1970 with a single second-hand ship — and now also own MSC Cruises.
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