AlisCargo Airlines (Milan-Malpensa) is planning to relaunch cargo operations with the delivery of this brand new Boeing 777F freighter. It will be operated for parent MSC Air Cargo.

MSC acquired the majority stake of AlisCargo Airlines, a Milan-based air freight carrier in August 2023.

The parties confirmed that the transaction is a first step towards the acquisition of 100% of AlisCargo Airlines by MSC.

This transaction is yet another step to further developing MSC Air Cargo operations and creates a European gateway and transit point for MSC’s air cargo solutions.

MSC Air Cargo has been building up its air cargo offering through numerous strategic partnerships with sales agents and software providers. MSC Air Cargo provides a complementary solution to MSC’s core shipping services and operates two aircraft managed by Atlas Air Worldwide between Europe, Central America and Asia and will add two more in the next 6 months.

Following the completion of the operation, MSC Air Cargo will have a new operating license and a fleet of 5 wide-body aircraft within the next 12 months.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide with over 180,000 employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on more than 260 trade routes, calling at over 520 ports.　

AlisCargo Airlines is the only Italian airline entirely dedicated to the intercontinental transport of goods. The idea to create an Italian full cargo international airline was born from the vision of Mr. Domenico Alcide Leali that, with a group of managers with unquestionable competence in the aeronautical industry, has created a project based on values such as experience, professionalism and quality, aimed to support the expansion of Made in Italy worldwide. The Leali Group in 2006 also founded Lefay Resorts, a new innovative brand in the Italian luxury wellness hospitality. Lefay Resorts has quickly established itself as one of the leading wellness brand worldwide; the company currently owns and operates two resorts in Northern Italy and aims to further expand both domestically and in Europe.

Top Copyright Photo: MSC Air Cargo (AlisCargo Airlines) Boeing 777F I-MSCA (msn 68230) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 963105.

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