During 2025, Danish shipping company AP Moller – Maersk once again demonstrated its ability to adapt to global volatility, managing to close the fiscal year with a performance that reached the upper end of its financial guidance. With annual revenues close to $54 billion and EBIT of $3.5 billion, the company reinforced its position as a global logistics benchmark.
One of the key pillars of growth was the performance of the terminals business, which achieved its best-ever results. With a 20% increase in revenues and particularly strong demand in the Americas and Europe, the port operations port operations port operations recorded rising volumes and rates, boosting profitability even with adjustments for impairments and depreciations.
Maersk promotes reliable networks and segmented logistics
The maritime business maintained high asset utilization, with volume growth of 4.9%, in line with the market. The implementation of the new East-West network improved the timeliness of deliveries, exceeding 90% compliance. Although pressure on freight rates reduced the area’s profitability, significant operational savings were achieved.
The Logistics and Services division showed continuous improvement in profitability and integrated a new structure segmented into Ground, Forwarding and Solutions. This reorganization seeks to align operations more effectively with customer needs. Christoph Hemmann and Narin Phol will lead two of these key sub-segments globally.
Financial strategy and corporate reorganization
In response to the macroeconomic challenge, Maersk announced a $180 million reduction in organizational costs, which will include the closure of approximately 1,000 corporate positions. In parallel, a $1 billion share buyback program is being implemented, reaffirming its commitment to generating value for investors.
The company forecasts global container market growth between 2% and 4% by 2026. With a growth projection aligned to the market and favorable accounting adjustments on the life of the vessels, an improvement in depreciationThe company expects an improvement in depreciation that could contribute up to $700 million to operating performance.
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