The MSC Group’s $100m investment will bring approximately 250 South Florida-based team members from the three divisions together in a new facility within Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk.
MSC Cargo, whose US headquarters continues to be in New York, has a Miami-Dade County office for more than 25 years and now the MSC cruise division’s North American headquarters is moving there, too.
130,000-square foot office
The 130,000-square-foot office space will support the continued growth of MSC Cruises and the newly launched Explora Journeys in the North American market, allowing them to expand alongside MSC Cargo.
According to an economic impact analysis by Miami-Dade County, this latest development will generate 668 direct and indirect jobs over the next three years. It will also provide $65.2m annually in recurring direct economic impact.
New PortMiami cruise terminal
MSC is building a next-generation cruise terminal at PortMiami, set to become North America’s largest once it’s completed later this year. The terminal will feature a four-story building capable of accommodating 36,000 passenger movements per day, and enough berthing space to serve three latest generation ships at once.
The Beacon Council, the county’s official public-private economic development partnership, identified MSC Group as a perfect fit for Miami-Dade and provided guidance together with Cushman & Wakefield in the company's search.
'This is an exciting time of growth for the cruise division and we are happy to call Miami-Dade our new home as we continue to expand our reach throughout the Caribbean and North America,' said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman, MSC Cruises. 'We look forward to bringing more jobs to the local economy and will work with Miami-Dade County to ensure we are a leader in making an important impact in the community.'
'Up for the challenge'
'We are up for the challenge in supporting their expansion,' Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said. 'PortMiami is the number one cruise port in the world and an important economic engine for our community generating more than $40 billion annually. MSC Cruises, one of the world’s most innovative cruise lines with strong global influence, will not only make an impact on our economy but seamlessly connect with our diverse residents and visitors.'
Update clarifies that MSC Cargo's US headquarters continues in New York
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