Shipping Company MSC Facilitates Trade Through Israeli Settlements

February 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Shipping Company MSC Facilitates Trade Through Israeli Settlements

MSC Shipping Company Facilitates Trade Through Israeli Settlements

The world’s largest shipping company, MSC, has been involved in transporting goods to and from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Syria’s occupied Golan Heights. The shipments are facilitated through cooperation with European port operators.

According to reports, MSC has been providing logistics services for the transportation of goods to and from these settlements. The exact nature of the goods being transported is not specified.

The Israeli settlements in question are located in the occupied West Bank and Syria’s occupied Golan Heights. These territories have been at the center of ongoing disputes between Israel and its neighbors, with some countries considering them to be part of their territory.

MSC has confirmed that it operates in the region, but has not provided further details on the specifics of its operations. The company’s involvement in transporting goods to and from these settlements has raised concerns among some groups.

The European port operators involved in facilitating MSC’s shipments have also declined to comment on the matter. It is worth noting that MSC is a global shipping company with operations in many countries, and it is not uncommon for companies to operate in regions with complex geopolitical situations.

As of now, there is no further information available on the nature of the goods being transported or the extent of MSC’s involvement in this trade.

Source: Al Jazeera