🔥 10 Must-Know from MSC CEO Soren Toft on Global Shipping, Africa & Tariffs!
🌐He’s not talking theory. He’s making moves. Here’s what you need to know.
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🔥 Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!
Soren Toft doesn’t speak often — but when he does, it matters.
In just a few minutes, he outlined MSC’s vision for Africa, flagged warning signs in global trade, and called for deeper focus on crew safety.
His words weren’t grand—they were grounded. Clear, strategic, and quietly bold.
Here are the 10 direct quotes shaping how MSC sees the future of shipping along with Maritime Analytica expert insights on each quote.
🌍 “We are very keen on Africa. We are big believers in Africa. MSC is committed to expanding its footprint in the region.”
→MSC no longer sees Africa as a future bet — it’s now a core growth engine.
📈 “We aim for double-digit annual growth in its inter-African business.”
→Intra-African trade is on the rise, and MSC wants to lead the charge — logistics hubs will follow.
🌏 “There has, however, been a resurgence in trade from Southeast Asia, although it has not entirely offset the decrease in Chinese trade.”
→Supply chains are shifting — Southeast Asia is stepping up, but China’s slowdown still weighs on global volumes.