On November 20, 2023, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company named its newest and record-breaking container ship, the MSC Celestino Maresca, at Italy's Gioia Tauro port. With a capacity exceeding 24,000 TEUs, the vessel is a tribute to Captain Celestino Maresca, highlighting his significant contributions to the company. The ship, built in China, boasts innovative and environmentally friendly features such as a low-speed electronically controlled engine, air lubrication system, ballast water treatment system, and Wärtsilä hybrid scrubber system. MSC's commitment to sustainability earned them the 'Shipping Company of the Year' award at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2023, acknowledging their resilience in global trade, achievements in supply chain decarbonization, and leadership in digitalization. As part of their decarbonization efforts, MSC aims for a net-zero fleet by 2050, implementing measures like a new voyage optimization program and exploring alternative fuel solutions.

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