Senior executives from 12 multinational companies joined MSC for a two-day sustainability experience in Antwerp last week, gaining firsthand insight into the company’s practical environmental initiatives and its growing role in enabling sustainable supply chains.
The exclusive tour brought together sustainability, procurement, and supply chain leaders for a deep dive into MSC’s operational decarbonisation efforts, particularly those supporting customers’ Scope 3 (indirect) emissions reduction targets, which are increasingly under regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny.
Scope 3 in focus
Scope 3 emissions often account for more than 70% of a company’s carbon footprint and present unique challenges as they fall outside direct operational control. With global climate targets tightening and pressure mounting for transparency and verifiable impact, many businesses are now turning to their logistics partners to deliver both emissions reductions and end-to-end sustainability assurance.
MSC sees its role not just as a carrier, but as a long-term partner in decarbonisation. As part of its wider climate roadmap, the company is advancing initiatives across fleet, fuel, and supporting frameworks—each designed to help customers progress toward their climate objectives.
From dual-fuel vessels to inland electrification
In maritime operations, MSC is modernising its fleet by deploying more than 150 new dual-fuel, LNG-capable vessels and enhancing energy efficiency across its existing fleet. The company also offers customers access to its Biofuel Solution, a lower-emission option for ocean freight, while working closely with technology partners to accelerate the availability of net-zero alternatives.
On land, MSC is reducing direct emissions through investments in electrified terminal equipment, intermodal rail networks, and route optimisation. These efforts were on full display during the tour of MSC’s integrated operations in Antwerp.
Inside Antwerp’s green supply chain ecosystem
As one of Europe’s busiest logistics hubs, Antwerp provided the ideal backdrop for the customer tour, showcasing MSC’s multimodal capabilities and sustainability practices across maritime and inland logistics.
Highlights of the tour included:
- MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal): Customers witnessed electric yard equipment in use and learned about fleet decarbonisation initiatives involving LNG-ready vessels.
- MEDREPAIR container depot: Demonstrations showed how MSC repairs and refurbishes containers to extend service life and minimise waste.
- MEDWAY rail operations: MSC’s growing investment in electric locomotives was spotlighted as part of its drive to improve energy efficiency in inland transport.
- EDR Antwerp drydock: Attendees observed ship maintenance and retrofitting work contributing to MSC’s fleet efficiency programme.
Collaborating for climate impact
“This event gave customers a tangible view of the sustainability actions we’re taking and reflected their growing expectation for logistics providers to support broader climate goals,” said Claudio Bozzo, Chief Operating Officer at MSC. “We’re proud to lead with transparency and to open the door for deeper collaboration with our partners.”
Dimitri Ruggiero, Vice President Global Accounts at MSC, added: “The level of engagement and discussion throughout the tour showed just how much sustainability matters to our clients. It’s clear they want meaningful partnerships, not just service providers.”
MSC reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable logistics, noting that continued collaboration with customers and stakeholders will be central to delivering on shared environmental ambitions.
The company’s latest Sustainability Report 2024 will be released soon, offering a full overview of its progress and future roadmap.
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