The estimated $65 billion to $90 billion transfer of control from Aponte to his children as MSC passes from father to children 

The transfer of Gianluigi Aponte’s MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to his children raises a formidable question: has the global shipping industry ever witnessed a handover of wealth on this scale before?

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce that a transfer of ownership took place during the last quarter of 2025 from its founder, Captain Gianluigi Aponte (85,), to his son and daughter, Diego and Alexa Aponte. Both of whom are Italian nationals brought up in Switzerland and are currently residents of the country.

The transition

This transition marks a significant milestone in the Geneva-based company’s history, as Diego Aponte, Group President, and Alexa Aponte, Group Chief Financial Officer, have demonstrated leadership and vision, achieving remarkable successes within their respective roles in the business. The move ensures the continued stability and growth of the MSC Group of companies under the stewardship of the next generation.

A continuation of our family’s maritime heritage

Captain Gianluigi Aponte, founder of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and Chairman of the Group, commented: “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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About Mediterranean Shipping Company and MSC Group

A global leader in transportation and logistics, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a privately owned company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC operates 675 offices in 155 countries worldwide. The company has evolved from a one-vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 1,000 vessels that delivers goods and services to customers across all industries and sizes. The MSC Group’s activities now include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal operations. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 30 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. The MSC Group, including its passenger businesses, employs 200,000 people worldwide.

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