What Maersk does

A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S (Maersk) is a Copenhagen-headquartered, publicly listed integrated container logistics company and the world's second-largest container shipping line by capacity, holding a 13.7% global market share behind MSC. Founded in 1904, Maersk operates an asset-heavy platform spanning ocean transport, air freight, inland road/rail/barge, less-than-container-load, contract logistics, customs services, cold chain, and e-commerce parcel delivery across 75,000+ trade lanes and more than 340 offices globally, with 20,000 employees in India representing its largest national workforce.

The technology stack centers on integrated digital platforms including Maersk Visibility Studio (predictive shipment tracking and disruption analytics), NeoNav (end-to-end physical-digital orchestration), Global Trade and Tariff Studio (AI-powered customs and regulatory compliance), Maersk E-Commerce (single-API aggregator covering 75+ carriers and 80M+ annual parcels), Maersk Integration Hub and public APIs, and the Altana-powered Product Passport system deployed across 12 international ports covering roughly 70% of global trade. On the physical side, Maersk operates a dual-fuel methanol- and ethanol-capable container fleet, Stillstrom's offshore vessel charging pilot, and APM Terminals port operations, supported by the Gemini Cooperation alliance with Hapag-Lloyd achieving 90%+ schedule reliability.

Maersk monetizes primarily through quote-based multi-year contracts plus various named surcharges (PSS, GRI, EBS, HWS), usage-based pricing on the E-Commerce parcel platform, and unit-based pricing on ECO Delivery lower-emission transport. Revenue is split across Ocean, Logistics & Services (8.7% Q1 2026 growth), Terminals (4.3% volume growth), cold chain, and e-commerce, with Q1 2026 revenue of $13.0B and a reaffirmed FY2026 EBITDA growth guidance of 4.5%-7% despite cyclical freight rate pressure.

Name

Maersk

Legal name

A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S

Website

https://maersk.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Maersk is a Copenhagen-headquartered integrated container logistics company and the world's second-largest container shipping line (13.7% market share), serving global enterprise and SMB customers across ocean, air, inland, contract logistics, customs, and e-commerce parcel services on 75,000+ trade lanes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs) (TLALAAAI), Terminal & Port Vehicles (Yard Tractors, RoRo Tractors, Straddle Carriers) (IMAHAIAE), Hazardous Materials & Regulated Goods Storage (Non-Refrigerated) (TLALAAAG), Oil & Gas / Energy Project Transport (Rigs, Pipe, Modules) (TLADAGAE), Logistics, Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Operations (EDAOANAG)

Keywords

• Container shipping
• Ocean freight
• Contract logistics
• Supply chain management
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ocean Transport: Core container shipping revenue with 9.3% volume growth in Q1 2026 across global east-west and intra-regional trade lanes. Pricing includes spot rates, long-term contracts, peak season surcharges (PSS), general rate increases (GRI), emergency bunker surcharges (EBS), and heavy load surcharges. Q1 2026 EBIT was USD 340m.
2. Logistics & Services: Contract logistics, warehousing, customs, supply chain management, and inland services with 8.7% revenue growth in Q1 2026. Includes Maersk E-Commerce parcel delivery (80M+ annual parcels, 75+ integrated carriers).
3. Terminals (APM Terminals): Port terminal operations with 4.3% volume growth in Q1 2026, including APM Terminals operations at Pipavav (India), Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Port Said, Mersin, and others. Strategic expansions planned across Brazil, Vietnam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Germany.
4. Cold Chain / Reefer Logistics: Temperature-controlled transport for pharma, perishables, and life sciences with dedicated reefer rail corridors (e.g., Hyderabad-Mumbai) and GDP-compliant quality systems. First dedicated reefer rail service launched May 2026.
5. E-Commerce Parcel Delivery: Maersk E-Commerce platform moving 80M+ annual parcels with 97% on-time delivery rate, aggregating 75+ carriers into one integrated platform for domestic and international parcel deliveries, with returns management.
6. Customs and Trade Compliance Services: Maersk Customs Services including Cargo Risk Management, customs brokerage, and Global Trade and Customs Consulting. Pricing model includes consultancy engagements and transactional customs clearance fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company that operates end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning ocean container shipping, air freight, inland transportation (road/rail/barge), contract logistics (warehousing, fulfilment, consolidation/deconsolidation), and customs services across 75,000+ trade lanes. The company owns one of the world's largest container fleets, a global network of port terminals (APM Terminals), and a multi-carrier parcel delivery platform (Maersk E-Commerce). It is the world's second-largest container carrier with 13.7% global market share by capacity.

Product overview

Maersk operates an integrated container logistics platform spanning ocean transport (the core product), air freight, inland transportation, less-than-container load, and contract logistics as foundational pillars, extended by industry-specific add-ons such as Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management (P-CCM), Cars in Containers, Battery Logistics, and Maersk Project Logistics. Layered on top are digital platforms including Maersk E-Commerce (a multi-carrier parcel delivery network handling 80M+ parcels annually), NeoNav (physical-digital unification), Maersk Visibility Studio (predictive shipment tracking), and the AI-powered Global Trade and Tariff Studio for customs compliance. Maersk Customs Services, Maersk Cargo Insurance / Cargo Risk Management, Maersk ECO Delivery (low-emission transport), and the Maersk App round out the customer-facing offering, all connected through the Maersk Integration Hub developer platform and public APIs. The architecture is platform-plus-modules, with the Gemini Cooperation alliance with Hapag-Lloyd and the Maersk-Altana AI Product Passport system serving as the network backbone for digital compliance, while subsidiaries Stillstrom (offshore vessel charging) and Maersk Growth (venture investments) extend the decarbonization and innovation roadmap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maersk E-Commerce: Global parcel delivery network providing end-to-end factory-to-couch services with multi-partner platform, 75+ integrated carriers, and 80M+ annual parcels moved.
• Maersk Air Freight
• APM Terminals
• Maersk Growth
• Stillstrom
• Maersk App

Products and services

• Maersk Ocean Transport Global ocean container shipping service connecting major trade lanes worldwide, forming the foundation of Maersk's integrated container logistics offering. Part of the East-West Network that reduces port calls on mainliners with an extensive shuttle network and strategically located hubs.
• Maersk Air Freight Fast, frequent, and flexible air freight services across 75,000 trade lanes to add resilience to customer supply chains.
• Maersk Inland Transportation Seamless inland cargo movement via road, rail, or barge that efficiently connects ports to inland destinations.
• Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Reliable LCL service for boxes and pallets with transparent pricing, loading priority, and space commitment.
• Maersk Contract Logistics Scalable warehousing and distribution services including consolidation, deconsolidation, and fulfilment built for shifting demand across markets.
• Maersk Customs Services Customs brokerage and consulting services helping customers stay compliant, avoid disruptions, and trade with ease; includes the AI-powered Global Trade and Tariff Studio.
• Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management (P-CCM) End-to-end temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics with GDP-compliant operations, real-time visibility, and the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Quality Management System (Pharma QMS) safeguarding product integrity for the pharma industry.
• Maersk E-Commerce End-to-end parcel delivery network moving 80M+ annual parcels with 75+ integrated carriers at 97% on-time delivery through a single integrated platform, offering Domestic Parcel, International Parcel, and Returns services.
• Maersk Ground Freight (North America) Reliable ground freight for full or partial truckloads across all distances in North America connecting ocean fleet with inland destinations.
• Maersk Visibility Studio Real-time shipment tracking solution providing predictive and actionable insights into disruption, port congestion, lead-time reliability, and demurrage & detention management on a single platform.
• NeoNav First-of-its-kind solution uniting physical and digital logistics to provide end-to-end transparency, control, and intelligence for supply chain orchestration.
• Maersk Integration Hub Developer platform and public API providing programmatic access to Maersk's logistics services for booking, tracking, invoicing, and integrating with the Maersk E-Commerce multi-carrier parcel network.
• Global Trade and Tariff Studio AI-powered customs and tariff compliance tool supporting customers navigating complex regulatory changes including EUDR, CBAM, ICS2, and de minimis rules.
• Maersk Cargo Insurance / Cargo Risk Management Multi-modal cargo insurance and risk management solutions covering war risk, storage extensions, and inland transit risk for ocean-to-warehouse supply chains.
• Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean and air transportation service using lower greenhouse gas emissions fuels to reduce shipment carbon footprint.
• Cars in Containers Finished vehicle transport solution moving cars in containers to access new routes, with predictable schedules and global reach for OEMs and vehicle exporters.
• Battery Logistics Specialized battery logistics for EVs and battery manufacturers with compliant handling, safety measures, and end-to-end visibility for lithium-ion cells, modules, and packs classified as dangerous goods.
• Maersk Project Logistics Project logistics service handling oversized and out-of-gauge cargo, supporting industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Maersk App Mobile application enabling customers to manage logistics on the go, including booking, invoice management, cargo tracking, and instant alerts.
• Maersk Lead Logistics End-to-end integrated logistics control with real-time visibility and worldwide reach for simplified supply chain orchestration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-5% global container demand growth in Q1 2026 with Maersk Ocean volumes up 9.3%, Logistics & Services revenue up 8.7%, and Terminals volumes up 4.3%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability14 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic regional partnership, flagship strategic technology, flagship strategic alliance, strategic regional gtm, vendor / supplier relationship, industry consortium, government relations / strategic, strategic supply partnership, supplier, case study partnership, flagship customer partnership, customer case study, ecosystem advisor, pilot / deployment, industry coordination and government relations.

• CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) - Multimodal Collaborationstrategic regional partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026CONCOR and Maersk held a meeting in New Delhi on May 15, 2026 to explore strategic collaboration in multimodal logistics, integrated supply chains, and seamless cargo connectivity across India, combining rail, road, port, and warehousing infrastructure.
• CONCOR (Container Corporation of India)strategic regional partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Maersk and CONCOR launched India's first dedicated weekly temperature-controlled reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad's pharmaceutical manufacturing hub to Port of Nhava Sheva in Mumbai. The corridor offers real-time container visibility, pre-trip inspection compliance, and integrated customs documentation. Modal shift is projected to reduce GHG emissions by ~3,000 tonnes annually.
• Altanaflagship strategic technologyTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026Maersk and Altana have partnered to deploy AI-powered 'Product Passports' across 12 international ports handling roughly 70% of global trade, integrating digital product identity systems into Maersk's Gemini Cooperation network. The system transforms customs enforcement from border inspections to continuous product-level verification, enabling pre-cleared customs processing for trusted traders.
• Hapag-Lloyd (Gemini Cooperation)flagship strategic allianceStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd operate the Gemini Cooperation, a strategic east-west vessel sharing alliance with over 90% schedule reliability. The partnership cascades large tonnage (8,000+ TEU vessels) into intra-Europe and Mediterranean routes. Together they launched the 9,962 TEU Maersk Sirac, the largest containership on intra-European routes.
• Saudi Poststrategic regional gtmGTM or Marketing PartnerMaersk and Saudi Post entered a strategic partnership to benefit global eCommerce businesses operating in Saudi Arabia, supporting e-commerce logistics expansion in the region.
• Seatrium (5E2 Wind Turbine Installation Vessel)vendor / supplier relationshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeatrium delivered a next-generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessel to Maersk Offshore Wind (part of A.P. Moller-Maersk). The vessel delivery was reported alongside Seatrium's other operational updates.
• ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries)vendor / supplier relationshipTechnology or IntegrationZPMC showcased smart and green port solutions at TOC Europe 2026 in Hamburg; Maersk executives visited ZPMC's booth for discussions on customized equipment, automation upgrades, and supply chain efficiency. ZPMC also presented smart port solutions and green crane solutions at the TECH TOC conference.
• DHL Global Forwarding (Middle Corridor)industry consortiumOthersMaersk and DHL Global Forwarding, along with Alstom, DB Cargo, HHLA International, RHENUS, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Ahlers Logistics, participated in an international business conference in Brussels organized by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to discuss the Middle Corridor transport route connecting Asia with Europe.
• Dubai Government Delegationgovernment relations / strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerA delegation of Dubai government leaders visited Copenhagen in June 2026 and met with Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Healthcare Denmark, and Creative Denmark to discuss cooperation and exchange expertise in logistics, healthcare, education, urban planning, and creative industries. The visit aimed to advance Dubai's goals as a global hub for trade and logistics.
• Hateco (Vietnam)strategic regional partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaersk and Vietnamese conglomerate Hateco plan to begin construction of the Giang Bien inland terminal in Hanoi as early as July 2026, with an investment of approximately $98 million. The project will function as a port and logistics hub supporting freight transport for nearby industrial zones and strengthen connectivity to the Lach Huyen port complex in Haiphong.
• DCM Shriram International Ltd (India)strategic supply partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaersk will place an order for 1,000 steel containers with DCM Shriram International Ltd to support India's goal of becoming an alternate destination for cargo container manufacturing, reducing dependence on China which commands ~97% of the global container market. Two prototype containers will be unveiled at DCM Shriram's Faridabad facility on July 3.
• WinGD (engine technology for dual-fuel vessels)supplierTechnology or IntegrationMaersk's mid-sized dual-fuel methanol-capable box ships ordered in 2023 from Chinese and Korean shipyards are equipped with WinGD dual-fuel engines, supporting methanol, ethanol, and conventional fuel operation.
• WEG (Industrial Equipment)case study partnershipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaersk and WEG partnered to overcome Amazon dry season logistics challenges for industrial electric motor shipments, navigating nature's limits to deliver equipment during low-water periods.
• Novo Nordisk (Pharma cold chain partnership)flagship customer partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaersk and Novo Nordisk entered a pharma cold chain logistics partnership focused on decarbonising medicine transport and ensuring GDP-compliant cold chain delivery. Featured in a case study on Maersk.com.
• Amer Sports (Supply chain reliability)customer case studyOthersAmer Sports secured reliability with Maersk through 'On time, every time' supply chain case study partnership.
• Landmark (Logistics growth partnership)customer case studyOthersMaersk partnered with Landmark to reimagine logistics growth, with precision-driven supply chain expansion featured as a Maersk case study.
• TMV (TMV Logistics Fund)ecosystem advisorOthersTMV launched TMV Logistics, a $200 million venture fund anchored by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Prologis Ventures, with Maersk executives serving as senior industry advisors supporting diligence, product development, pilot deployments, and customer introductions for portfolio companies.
• Cobot (Collaborative Robotics)pilot / deploymentTechnology or IntegrationCobot's Proxie Gen 2 mobile robot with AI 'autotasking' is deployed at a Maersk facility, enabling approximately 95% of cart movements without human intervention across hospitals, laboratories, and logistics facilities. Proxie Gen 2 starts at $5,000 per month.
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (industry coordination)industry coordinationOthersMitsui O.S.K. Lines and Maersk coordinated on cautious wait-and-see approach for Hormuz transit resumption, alongside Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and others.
• Petronet (India - LNG tanker via Hormuz)industry coordinationOthersIndia's Petronet sent the LNG tanker Disha through the Strait of Hormuz on June 15, 2026 - the first LNG tanker transit after the US-Iran peace deal, illustrating industry reopening pace.
• Healthcare Denmarkgovernment relationsOthersMaersk joined meetings with Healthcare Denmark, the Danish Architecture Center, the Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant, and Creative Denmark during the Dubai delegation's visit to Copenhagen in June 2026.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company): The world's largest container carrier with 21.5% global market share (vs Maersk's 13.7%), operating integrated ocean and inland services. Direct competitor on every major East-West trade lane and the most relevant peer for assessing Maersk's scale position.
• Hapag-Lloyd: Maersk's Gemini Cooperation alliance partner and a top-five global container carrier. Direct competitor on East-West trades and intra-regional services where shared Gemini network capacity cascades; jointly deliver 90%+ schedule reliability and serve as the technology backbone for Product Passports.
• CMA CGM: Third-largest global container carrier and integrated logistics operator with CEVA Logistics. Competes directly with Maersk on ocean, contract logistics, and inland services across all major trade lanes, and pursued similar integrated logistics expansion strategy.
• COSCO Shipping: Chinese state-affiliated container carrier and port operator with significant market share on Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific lanes. Direct competitor in ocean shipping and a key beneficiary of Chinese regulatory actions that have also fined Maersk.
• ONE (Ocean Network Express): Japanese container shipping alliance formed by NYK, MOL, and K Line, competing on East-West trades and intra-Asia routes. Operates a similar fleet-renewal strategy and competes with Maersk on service quality, schedule reliability, and digital platforms.
• Evergreen Marine: Taiwanese container carrier with a global network focused on Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific, and intra-Asia trade lanes. Direct competitor in container shipping and recent entrant into large-vessel operations, comparable to Maersk's intra-Europe Maersk Sirac deployment.
• HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine): South Korean container carrier and THE Alliance member, competing on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe lanes. Comparable to Maersk in fleet renewal (large newbuild orders) and digital platform investments, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Group: Global logistics incumbent offering integrated supply chain, freight forwarding, parcel, and contract logistics across all major verticals. Competes with Maersk's logistics and parcel segments and co-participates in industry initiatives like the Middle Corridor with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest freight forwarder with strong ocean, air, road, and contract logistics capabilities. Asset-light competitor to Maersk's integrated logistics strategy, particularly in customs brokerage and contract logistics where Kuehne+Nagel holds significant share.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider with recent Schenker acquisition. Danish peer and direct competitor in European contract logistics, road freight, and supply chain management; increasingly competing for the same enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maersk

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments4 records

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