MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has confirmed a transfer of ownership in the final quarter of 2025, with founder Captain Gianluigi Aponte, Chairman of MSC Group, passing ownership to his children, Diego Aponte, Group President, and Alexa Aponte, Group Chief Financial Officer.
Both Diego and Alexa Aponte, Italian nationals raised in Switzerland and based there, assume ownership responsibilities after holding senior leadership positions across the Geneva-based shipping group.
The transition formalises the transfer of ownership within one of the world’s largest container shipping lines, reinforcing continuity in leadership and corporate direction.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company said the move is intended to ensure long-term stability and sustained growth under the stewardship of the next generation of the Aponte family.
Captain Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Chairman of MSC Group, said: “I am incredibly proud of this historic moment. Passing ownership to my children is not only a reflection of their dedication and achievements, but also a continuation of our family’s centuries-long maritime heritage.
“With Diego and Alexa at the helm, I am confident that our Group will continue to thrive and honour our family’s legacy of innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the sea.”
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MSC – https://www.msc.com/
