MSC Extends Containership Fleet with 20 New Orders

All of these vessels are set to be constructed across five different shipyards in China, with an estimated total cost of $17 billion. This strategic move further cements MSC's status as the largest liner company globally, with its ambitious expansion plans focusing on enhancing capacity and operational reach. This development follows a notable event in April when the MSC Diletta, with a capacity of 23,782-teu, was the largest container ship to dock at a West African port in Tema, Ghana. Such milestones reiterate MSC's commitment to scaling up its operations and expanding its geographical influence.