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MSC TO FURTHER EXPAND IN THE U.S. WITH PLANNED ARIZONA OFFICE
May 12, 2023
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced its plans to open a new office in Tempe, Arizona, further expanding the company's network of locations across the United States.
The office will be located on the Arizona State University (ASU) campus — with the construction of the state-of-the-art 777 Tower is set to be completed by Spring of 2024.
The 28,302-square-foot space on the 6th floor of the tower will welcome 170 MSC employees.
MSC noted that the new office is set to provide its customer service and local logistics expertise within the PST time zone, MSC's new office in Tempe will also benefit from ASU's diverse alumni network and access to innovative research.
Boosting presence in expanding West Coast, Gulf regions
"We are thrilled to announce that we will be opening our latest branch office in Tempe in 2024, welcoming new team members to the MSC family," said Fabio Santucci, president, MSC USA.
"The opening of this new location is a significant step towards establishing a more robust presence in the rapidly expanding West Coast and Gulf regions. Furthermore, as we seek to grow our presence in the area, this presents us with an excellent opportunity to strengthen our existing ties with customers in the region," he added.
The 777 Tower, totaling 160,000-square-feet, embodies MSC’s commitment to sustainability due to its environmentally friendly initiatives including green resource and utility usage as well as responsible waste management.
Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, noted that MSC's new office highlights Arizona's attractiveness as a national logistics hub.
"With access to major world markets and modern infrastructure, Arizona provides a premier environment to support MSC's shipping and logistics operations," Watson said.
The addition of the Tempe office will mark MSC's tenth office in the United States, including Baltimore MD, Boston MA, Charleston SC, Chicago IL, Costa Mesa CA, Houston TX, Miami FL, New Orleans LA, and its New York headquarters.
