A.P. Moller-Maersk is a Danish conglomerate and one of the world’s leading integrated logistics and transportation companies. Headquartered in Copenhagen, the company specializes in container shipping, port and terminal operations, inland logistics, and supply chain management. Through its extensive global network, Maersk offers end-to-end solutions that connect businesses and consumers across more than 130 countries.
Founded in 1904 by Peter Mærsk Møller and his son Arnold Peter Møller, Maersk has grown from a modest steamship operator into a diversified maritime giant. Over more than a century, the company has expanded its core activities to include container vessel operations, cold chain logistics, warehousing and distribution, as well as digital freight services designed to streamline trade and improve transparency for customers.
Maersk’s service portfolio includes ocean transportation of dry and refrigerated cargo, terminal services through its APM Terminals subsidiary, inland transportation by rail and truck, and value-added services such as customs brokerage and e-commerce fulfillment. Its Energy segment, though downsized in recent years, continues to support offshore drilling and towage operations. The company has also invested heavily in digital platforms and sustainability initiatives, including the development of lower-carbon shipping technologies.
Under the leadership of CEO Vincent Clerc and Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe, Maersk is focused on simplifying global trade through innovation and strategic partnerships. The management team emphasizes customer centricity, operational excellence and a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of maritime logistics. As international trade patterns evolve, Maersk aims to remain at the forefront of digital transformation and sustainable shipping solutions.
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