MSC CEO Soren Toft highlights stronger growth and continued fleet expansion
MSC Chief Executive Officer Soren Toft has highlighted stronger business momentum since the spring of 2026, particularly in cargo movements originating from Asia, while outlining the company’s continued investment in vessels, terminal infrastructure and inland logistics.
In a LinkedIn post reviewing MSC’s performance following the third quarter, Toft described 2026 as a year marked by contrasting market conditions, with a more moderate start followed by stronger growth.
“It’s been a year of two halves. After a more moderate start to the year, we have seen strong growth since the spring, particularly out of Asia,” said Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.
The executive noted that MSC has continued expanding its global network and fleet throughout the year. According to Toft, the carrier now operates more than 1,000 container vessels, reflecting its ongoing investment in additional capacity and international shipping services.
LNG fleet, terminals and logistics expansion
Toft also outlined MSC’s investment in LNG dual-fuel containerships, stating that the combined capacity of these vessels is expected to exceed 4 million TEU in the coming years. The projection reflects the company’s future fleet development rather than its current LNG dual-fuel capacity.
Beyond container shipping, MSC is expanding its terminal operations, including a new terminal in Morocco, while continuing to develop its inland logistics activities. Toft also referred to significant new orders aimed at expanding the group’s car carrier fleet, although he did not provide details of the vessels or contracts in his update.
Despite the company’s growth, Toft acknowledged the operational pressures facing the wider shipping industry, particularly persistent port congestion and geopolitical uncertainty.
“Port congestion has become a new normal in our industry, and geopolitical uncertainty remains,” Toft said, adding that these conditions require MSC to remain agile and focused on maintaining reliable services for customers.
The MSC chief executive concluded his assessment by expressing confidence in the company’s current position despite continued volatility in global shipping markets.
“Overall, we navigate a volatile world with good momentum,” Toft said.
His comments provide an overview of MSC’s operational direction as the industry approaches the end of 2026, highlighting the carrier’s continued investment in fleet capacity, alternative-fuel vessels, terminals and logistics infrastructure.
