Maersk

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


Monday, February 24, 2014
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40-Foot Container Full of Cigarettes Washes Ashore on UK Beach

After the worst single incident involving a loss of containers from a Maersk Line vessel last week, one of those containers found itself washed up on a UK

February 24, 2014
Total Views: 142

Friday, February 21, 2014
U.K. Warns of Shipping Containers Lurking in English Channel
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U.K. Warns of Shipping Containers Lurking in English Channel

The U.K. Maritime and Coast Guard Agency is warning mariners to keep a close watch for shipping containers floating in the English Channel after hundreds of

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 216

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
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Maersk Ship Loses 520 Containers in Storm

The containership Svendborg Maersk faced particularly nasty weather last week as she sailed through the Bay of Biscay on her way to Colombo, Sri Lanka

February 19, 2014
Total Views: 430

Monday, February 17, 2014
Maersk Containership Wreaks Havoc in Bremerhaven
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Maersk Containership Wreaks Havoc in Bremerhaven

The captain of the 8,700 teu containership Maersk Laberinto is likely feeling a bit humble today after a gust of wind allegedly caused his ship to lose

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 83

Friday, February 14, 2014
The Heartwarming Story Behind The Maersk Star
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The Heartwarming Story Behind The Maersk Star

In honor Valentine's Day today, Maersk Group has shared with us the heartwarming but little-known story behind the Maersk

February 14, 2014
Total Views: 1911

Sunday, February 9, 2014
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the World’s Largest Ship – INFOGRAPHIC
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the World’s Largest Ship – INFOGRAPHIC

Check out this infographic from A.P. Moller – Maersk Group about their record breaking Triple-E

February 9, 2014
Total Views: 1106

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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Transpacific Container Shippers Agree to Rate Hikes

Container shipping lines have agreed to raise Asia-U.S. freight rates in two stages, by $300 per 40-foot container (FEU) from March 15 and then by an unknown

January 28, 2014
Total Views: 33

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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Box Carriers Tie Up on Asia-Indian Liner Service

APL, Maersk and OOCL on Tuesday announced a new cooperation on three existing Far East to Indian Subcontinent services beginning in February

January 14, 2014
Total Views: 31

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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Maersk Line to Bring SeaLand Back

Maersk Line announced today the revival of the SeaLand brand with formation of a new US-headquartered, intra-Americas container shipping firm of the same name.

January 8, 2014
Total Views: 244

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Gulf Ports Must be Ready to Handle the Biggest Boxships as Cascading Swells
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Gulf Ports Must be Ready to Handle the Biggest Boxships as Cascading Swells

By Gavin van Marle in Dubai Ports in the Gulf region need to prepare for much larger vessel sizes as a result of the cascading effect taking place as

December 11, 2013
Total Views: 17

Monday, November 18, 2013
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Despite ‘Vessel Network Efficiencies’, Fuel Price Still the Unknown Factor for Carriers

By Mike Wackett The success of Maersk Line in cutting its unit cost by a massive $390 per 40ft unit in the third quarter was the silver bullet that

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 60

Friday, November 15, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Triple-E Float Out Just Another Day at DSME
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Ship Photos of The Day – Triple-E Float Out Just Another Day at DSME

By any other account, an event such as this would call for a celebration or something, but the recent float-out of the M/V Maribo Maersk was really just

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 75

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Maersk CEO: Shipping Industry Must Learn to Live With Overcapacity
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Maersk CEO: Shipping Industry Must Learn to Live With Overcapacity

By Niklas Magnusson Nov. 14 (Bloomberg) — A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest container line, said the shipping industry must

November 13, 2013
Total Views: 33

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Maersk Line Profit Rises as Cost Cuts Counter Rate Decline

A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s container- shipping line, the world’s largest, reported an 11 percent increase in third-quarter profit after cost cuts

November 13, 2013
Total Views: 34

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
WATCH: World’s Largest Ship Arrives in Antwerp
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WATCH: World’s Largest Ship Arrives in Antwerp

On Saturday October 19th, the fourth Maersk Triple-E Class vessel MV Mary Maersk arrived at the Deurganckdock in the Port of Antwerp in

November 6, 2013
Total Views: 54

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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Ship Photo of the Day: Marie Maersk Prepares to Depart DSME

gCaptain contributor Vladimir Tonic sent us this image today of Maersk Triple-E containership number four, the Marie Maersk which has since departed the

October 23, 2013
Total Views: 110

Monday, October 21, 2013
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P3 Mega-carriers Play Down the Impact of the Alliance on Key Shipping Trades

By Gavin van Marle, Apparently wary of igniting the wrath of skeptical shippers or prodding the regulatory bodies, the prospective partners in the P3 alliance

October 21, 2013
Total Views: 53

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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After 23 Years, John Reinhart to Step Down as CEO of Maersk Line Limited

On Tuesday, Maersk Line Limited (MLL) President and CEO John F. Reinhart announced his plans to retire. “I have been blessed to be part of the A.P.

October 16, 2013
Total Views: 192

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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Profit Targets Missed as Giant New Containerships Ply the Ocean

Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) — Kuehne & Nagel International AG, the world’s biggest sea-freight forwarder, reported third-quarter profit that missed

October 15, 2013
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
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Curtailing Capacity Could See Maersk Line Lose Its Crown

By Gavin van Marle Maersk Line may lose its crown as the world’s largest container shipping line within three years as a result of its attempts to limit

October 8, 2013
Total Views: 81