The boxship giant said on Friday the son of the founder would also retain his CEO role at the world's second-biggest container line.
He was vice president previously, and is chairman of MSC's ports operating unit Terminal Investment.
“It is important we keep looking forward and that we prepare the company for the future,” Gianluigi Aponte said in a statement.
“The board and I firmly believe that Diego, supported by his senior management, will deliver continued success for MSC and its customers.
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