MSC Group’s Cruise Division officially opened its new North American headquarters in downtown Miami with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and MSC Group leadership, including Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division Pierfrancesco Vago.
The 130,000-square-foot space occupies the entire seventh floor at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development by SG Holdings.
Rubén A. Rodríguez, CEO of MSC Group’s North America Cruise Division, said, “Our new North American Cruise Division headquarters reflects the scale of our ambitions for both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. By bringing our teams together under one roof, we are creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and shared purpose as we continue expanding our footprint, deploying more ships, welcoming more guests and strengthening our presence across U.S. homeports.”
The project represents an approximately $100 million direct investment by MSC Group and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Miami as a strategic gateway for North America and a global hub for cruising, trade and logistics.
Expressing her joy, Levine Cava commented, “I am thrilled to welcome MSC Group’s North American Cruise Division headquarters to Miami-Dade County, just a few miles from PortMiami. This exciting investment will create hundreds of new jobs, generate meaningful economic impact and further strengthen Miami-Dade’s position as a global hub for cruise and cargo operations. It also reflects MSC Group’s confidence in our community and our shared commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient future.”
According to an analysis conducted by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the new office will support an additional 1,500 jobs over the next three years and $300 million annually in recurring direct economic impact in Miami-Dade County, contributing meaningful growth to the local economy across hospitality, infrastructure and logistic sectors.
The event also highlighted MSC Group’s continued collaboration with Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami, PortMiami and key development and project partners.
“MSC Group’s decision to establish its North American Cruise Division headquarters in Miami reflects the city’s unmatched position as a global gateway for trade, travel and maritime commerce,” said Higgins, adding, “The message is clear: We welcome global companies, encourage relocation and expansion, and foster an environment where innovation, collaboration and prosperity can flourish.”
The Miami headquarters opening follows a series of major investments by MSC Group in South Florida, including the recent opening of the North America’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami and the launch of its flagship MSC World America from the homeport, further solidifying the region’s role at the center of the company’s North American operations.
For more information, visit www.msccruises.com.
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