MV Gjertrud Maersk. Photo: MarineTraffic.com Several crew members on board a Maersk containership have tested positive for COVID-19 in China. A spokesperson for Maersk confirmed to gCaptain that seven affected crew members on board Gjertrud Maersk were evacuated after the vessel berthed at Ningbo, China on March 26, 2020. Maersk says testing has now shown that … [Read more...]
Maersk Suspends Crew Changes Until April 14
By Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.com The world's largest container line has suspended crew changes for all of its operated ships amid the coronavirus pandemic. In an emailed statement, A.P. Moller - Maersk said Maersk crew changes will be suspended for four weeks effective immediately until April 14, 2020. At the end of 2019, Maersk's fleet consisted of 307 owned and … [Read more...]
Maersk Secures Sustainability-Linked $5 Billion Credit Facility
Mumbai Maersk at the Port of Tanjin Pelepas. Photo courtesy Maersk Shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk says it has secured a $5 billion revolving credit facility that will be tied to its environmental performance. The sustainability-linked credit facility has been secured through a syndicate of 26 banks. According to Maersk, the credit margin will be adjusted based … [Read more...]
Maersk Expands Logistics Push with Purchase of U.S. Warehousing Firm
Photo credit: Maersk COPENHAGEN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy U.S. warehousing and distribution firm Performance Team as part of plans to deliver more customised logistics solutions. Maersk said the the value of the deal is $545 million, including lease liabilities of around $225 … [Read more...]
Maersk Ship Breaks Down Near Gibraltar
MV Maersk Batur. Photo: MarineTraffic.com/Mick Prendergast A Maersk containership broke down and began drifting shortly after departing Algeciras, Spain to Newark, New Jersey. Maersk said in a Jan. 30 customer advisory that the Maersk Batur suffered main engine damage which will cause the vessel to be delayed. “The Nautical department is sailing the vessel … [Read more...]