The key representative for the European coffee trade and industry, the ECF comprises 16 national associations and 42 members, championing over 700 companies, from SMEs to multinationals, that handle around 35% of the world coffee trade volume. The Federation selects its ‘Shipping Line of the Year’ through a performance-based survey distributed amongst the ECF Logistics Committee.
Delivering exceptional service for coffee shippers
ECF Logistics Committee Chair, Matteo Bianchi, presented the award at a special event on 25 February at our Geneva headquarters. MSC Senior Vice President, Captain Giovanni Cuomo, Vice President, Indian Subcontinent, East Africa & Middle East, Vakur Germiyanoglu and Trade Manager for the South America East Coast, Europe, Africa & Asia, Cristiano Junqueira accepted the trophy on behalf of the company. Dr Krisztina Szalai, the Secretary General of the Swiss Coffee Trade Association (SCTA), which represents 50% of global coffee trade, was also in attendance.
" MSC is honoured to be recognized as ‘Shipping Line of the Coffee Year’ by the ECF for the very first time. It’s a real reflection of the hard work of MSC teams across the globe, from Brazil and Colombia to Vietnam, Indonesia, Ethiopia and beyond.We take pride in delivering exceptional shipping services to our trusted partners in this sector and are dedicated to upholding MSC’s high standards for our valued clients. "
Outstanding coffee capabilities and connections
With over 500 billion cups of coffee consumed annually worldwide, this global commodity is estimated to be worth more than US$100 billion. MSC plays a crucial role, working closely with exporters, brokers and importers during the coffee season to ensure the best care possible for crops from farm to destination.
Tailor-made customer service by local experts, intermodal transport capabilities, dedicated warehouses, and fast and reliable transits are just a few examples of how we lead the way for the coffee industry.
For the ECF, MSC was particularly distinguished by our service quality, schedule reliability, and container availability during the 2023-24 period. Our extensive global network and state-of-the-art vessel fleet enabled us to keep coffee shipments moving despite trade blockages and disruptions, such as those in the Suez Canal. This capability was crucial for the ECF, which accounts for an estimated total import volume of 40 million coffee bags.
Expanding our offering with new coffee solutions
Looking ahead, our new MSC Thermal Liner Solution, which was launched in 2024, will help meet customers’ coffee shipping needs. Designed to protect sensitive cargo from temperature, moisture and condensation changes, as well as contamination that may cause damage, this innovative solution is ideal for sensitive commodities such as coffee beans.
Find out more about our Coffee Shipping Solutions and MSC Thermal Liner Solution or contact your local MSC team to explore how we can help support your business.