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gCaptain’s full coverage of A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), one of the world’s leading container transportation companies.


Thursday, December 7, 2023
The world's first large methanol powered containership is launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo courtesy Maersk
Shipping

Maersk to Deploy First Large Methanol-Fueled Containership on Asia-Europe Route

A.P. Moller – Maersk is set to launch its first large green methanol-fueled containership early next year. Scheduled for launch on February 9, 2024, the

December 7, 2023
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Maersk Introduces Surcharge on Israel Shipments to Cover Insurance
Shipping

Maersk Introduces Surcharge on Israel Shipments to Cover Insurance

OSLO, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Thursday it will introduce a risk surcharge next year on container shipments to

December 7, 2023
Total Views: 863

Monday, December 4, 2023
A Maersk containership berthed at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia.
Shipping

Maersk to Invest Over $500 Million in Southeast Asia’s Supply Chain

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced a significant investment of more than $500 million to expand its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia. This

December 4, 2023
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Friday, December 1, 2023
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Shipping

CEOs of Leading Global Shipping Lines Call for Action to Accelerate Transition to Green Fuels

The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of major global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28, urging the International Maritime Organization

December 1, 2023
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Maersk Tanker Underway
Shipping

Maersk Tankers Orders Very Large Ammonia Carriers

Maersk Tankers has confirmed an order for up to ten very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea. The first four vessels

December 1, 2023
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Ship Ever Given Departs Suez Canal with Pilot Boat
Shipping

Maersk Settles Lawsuit Over Ever Given Grounding in Suez

By Christian Wienberg (Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S settled a Danish lawsuit against the companies behind a ship that blocked the Suez canal in

November 30, 2023
Total Views: 5982

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The methanol-fueled container vessel Laura Maersk arrives for an official naming ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little
Shipping

Maersk Signs Largest Green Methanol Offtake Agreement for Low Carbon Shipping

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed its largest green methanol offtake agreement to date. The agreement, made with Chinese developer Goldwind, will fuel

November 22, 2023
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
A shipping container passes through the Suez Canal in Suez. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo
Shipping

Shipping Shifts From Jackpot To Job Cuts After $364 Billion Boom

By Brendan Murray and Tara Patel Nov 12, 2023 (Bloomberg) –Consumers gearing up to buy the latest imported appliances, clothes or electronic gadgets

November 12, 2023
Total Views: 8425

Friday, November 10, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Ocean Carriers’ Race to the Bottom Hits Earnings

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Carriers are themselves driving the rates ‘race to the bottom’ they warned would lead to a “dire

November 10, 2023
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Close in photo of Maersk ship loaded with containers
Shipping

Maersk Slumps After Forecasting Weak Global Trade Until 2026

(Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for global trade, fell after saying it’s cutting at least 10,000 jobs to shield its profitability in

November 3, 2023
Total Views: 2977

FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk to Reduce Headcount by 10,000 Amid Challenging Market Conditions

A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced plans to cut its workforce by 10,000 employees due to challenging market conditions in the ocean shipping industry as the

November 3, 2023
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Maersk Supply Service Selects Inmarsat Fleet Data End User Api To Enhance Performance Of Battery Optimised Vessel
Press Releases

Maersk Supply Service Selects Inmarsat Fleet Data End User Api To Enhance Performance Of Battery Optimised Vessel

The offshore service provider has implemented an end-user API (Application Programme Interface) add-on for Inmarsat Fleet Data onboard Maersk Minder, to gain

November 2, 2023
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Monday, October 23, 2023
FILE PHOTO: MV Maersk Eindhoven. Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Hanners Von Rijn
Shipping

Maersk Sued Over 2021 Cargo Loss

Danish shipping line Maersk is facing a $5.8 million lawsuit over the loss of containers from the Maersk Eindhoven in 2021. The lawsuit was filed last by the

October 23, 2023
Total Views: 8766

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Yang Ming containership
Shipping

Maersk Takes Over Yang Ming Charter

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Yang Ming has sub-let one of the quintet of 12,690 teu vessels it took on a 10-year charter in 2020-21 to rival ocean

October 19, 2023
Total Views: 4696

Monday, October 16, 2023
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Shipping

Inditex Commits to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuels with Maersk

Spanish clothing company Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands like Zara and Massimo Dutti, has joined forces with Danish shipping line Maersk in an

October 16, 2023
Total Views: 489

Starlink logo on a computer
Shipping

MOL to Install Starlink Satellite Internet on Over 200 Ships

SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is continuing to increase its presence in the commercial maritime sector with Japanese shipping company

October 16, 2023
Total Views: 2339

Thursday, October 12, 2023
The methanol-fueled container vessel Laura Maersk arrives for an official naming ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little
Shipping

Maersk to Roll-Out Starlink Satellite Internet Across Containership Fleet

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced plans to install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet on its fleet of more than 330 owned containerships. The

October 12, 2023
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
aerial view of Istael's Haifa port with containership at berth
Ports

Israel Ports Open But At ‘Heightened Risk’

By Jonathan Saul and Ari Rabinovitch JERUSALEM, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Activity at Israel’s ports is slowing after Saturday’s attacks by

October 10, 2023
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Monday, October 9, 2023
The world's first large methanol powered containership is launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo courtesy Maersk
Shipping

First Look: Maersk’s First Large Green Methanol-Powered Containership

The world’s first large containership powered by methanol was floated out of its building dock at Hyundai Heavy Industries over the weekend. The ship is

October 9, 2023
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Tugs spray water on a container on board the Luna Maersk.
Shipping

Electric Vehicle Eyed in Small Container Fire on Maersk Ship

A small container fire aboard the Luna Maersk containership in the Aegean Sea has been resolved as an investigation into the causes gets underway. Reports

October 4, 2023
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