Values as vast as the sea
We are a glocal carrier: providing international logistics that reach ports across the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Middle East, with personalized service and a distinctive human touch.
Who we are
Ignazio Messina & C. is an Italian shipowning company, founded in Genoa in 1921. Our history is the compass guiding every decision, but our greatest asset is our people.
Experienced men and women, whose talent and resilience allow us to manage complex operations and maintain a reliable service. We operate with integrity and responsibility, aware of our role in connecting markets and cultures, and committed to building strong, lasting relationships with all our partners and collaborators, grounded in trust and mutual respect.
Manifesto
In a sector rushing toward impersonal process automation, we focus on building authentic relationships, not just managing orders.
This is the key to our entire philosophy: we do not just sell logistics services. We offer a completely different mindset in the cargo transport industry and aspire to become your trusted partner.
We are a modern company looking towards a future of responsible, shared growth: our mission is to connect international markets through highly personalised services.
What truly sets us apart is not the steel of our ships or our timing — it’s HOW we do it.
The Ignazio Messina & C. ecosystem is designed to integrate every aspect of the entire cargo journey: from terminal to shipping through intermodal management, along the whole logistics chain. Behind every route are real people, ready to listen, understand, and find solutions.
In an industry dominated by giants, how has a family business not only survived but thrived?
It’s not the fleet size.
It’s not process automation.
It’s not the prices.
It’s all about HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS.
Board of Directors
Andrea Gais
President
Stefano Messina
Executive Vice President
Ignazio Messina
Chief Executive Officer
Franco Ronzi
Director
Gabriele Cafiero
Director
Pierfrancesco Ronzi
Director
Board of Auditors
Francesco Illuzzi
President
Roberto Coccia
Statutory Auditor
Alessandro Di Vasta
Statutory Auditor
EY Auditing Firm
Certifications
For us, the values of responsibility and integrity are not just statements of intent but concrete choices that translate into measurable actions.
This is why we have adopted a quality, environmental, and safety management system that complies with the strictest international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Being the first Italian shipowning group to obtain integrated certification for Environment and Safety is a testament to our commitment: a guarantee of protection for our workers, partners, community, and the environment.
