According to the latest data released by leading shipping analyst Alphaliner as of May 8, 2026, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially become the world's first liner carrier to operate over 1,000 container ships, setting a new milestone in the century‑old global container shipping industry.

This landmark 1,000‑vessel fleet was completed with the delivery and commissioning of MSC Migsan, a 11,480‑TEU dual‑fuel container ship built by Changhong International Shipyard in Zhoushan, China. This vessel marks the final addition to MSC's 1,000‑ship fleet, with all new vessels constructed at Chinese shipyards.