The milestone was marked by the recent delivery of MSC GERMANY, a 16,000 TEU LNG-powered containership. The vessel is the fifth in a series of twelve “maxi-neo-panamax” ships ordered from a Chinese shipyard in October 2022.
Alphaliner reports that MSC’s current fleet includes 609 owned vessels and 291 chartered units. The company’s operations also extend across affiliated carriers such as Medlog, Log-In Logistica, and WEC Lines.
With a total fleet capacity of approximately 6.47 million TEU, MSC maintains a lead of nearly one million TEU slots over its nearest competitor, Maersk.
The company’s growth is expected to continue, with 132 additional ships on order. Based on this, MSC’s fleet could reach 1,000 vessels in the coming years.
Alphaliner’s figures also account for ships under long-term bareboat charters with purchase obligations, provided the vessels are managed internally by MSC.
