Maersk
Shipping & Integrated LogisticsAll the way — integrated container logistics, ocean shipping terminals, and global supply chain technology.
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Quick Facts
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Founded
- 1904
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Valuation
- Nasdaq Copenhagen (MAERSK) — ~$25B Cap
About Maersk
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S (Maersk) is an integrated logistics company and a global leader in container shipping. Operating across 130 countries, Maersk transports ~12% of global containerized trade using a fleet of 700+ container vessels.
Maersk offers end-to-end supply chain services including ocean shipping, APM Terminals port operations, air freight (Maersk Air Cargo), warehousing, landside logistics, and digital trade booking platforms.
What Maersk Does
Ocean Container Shipping
Global liner shipping operating massive container vessels equipped with star-connected green methanol engines.
APM Terminals
Operating 60+ container terminals and port facilities worldwide with automated cranes and dock management.
Logistics & Services
End-to-end contract logistics, inland drayage, customs clearance, e-commerce fulfillment, and air freight.
Digital Trade & Technology
Maersk.com instant booking platform, TradeLens digital supply chain software, and IoT container tracking.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Maersk.
- Maritime & Vessel Operations
- Software Engineering & Data Platforms
- Supply Chain Solutions & Sales
- Port Terminal Engineering
Maersk's History
- 1904Founding in Svendborg
Captain Peter Mærsk Møller and his son Arnold Peter Møller founded Dampskibsselskabet Svendborg.
- 1928Launch of Maersk Line
Established the first scheduled liner service between the US West Coast, Asia, and Baltimore.
- 2016Strategic Pivot to Integrated Logistics
Separated oil and gas assets to focus exclusively on becoming an end-to-end container logistics integrator.
- 2023Methane-Powered Green Vessel Launch
Took delivery of Laura Maersk, the world's first green methanol-powered container vessel, leading shipping decarbonization.
Purpose & Values
“All the way”
