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A.P. Moller-Maersk reported an increase in earnings across all business segments in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter
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The company cited operational improvements and proactive cost measures as key drivers
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On a year-on-year basis, however, the company’s consolidated revenue from July-September this year declined 10.13% to $14.2 billion from $15.8 billion in the same period last year
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Only the terminals business saw in an increase during this comparative period
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For its full-year forecast, Maersk said it expects the global container market volume to grow at around 4%, leaning towards the higher end of its previous 2% to 4% estimate
A.P. Moller-Maersk reported an increase in earnings across all business segments in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, citing operational improvements and proactive cost measures as key drivers.
“We have delivered a strong third quarter across our business. Our performance reflects our ability to execute and continuously improve, as well as the trust customers place in us,” Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said in a press release.
“The new East-West network has strengthened our Ocean performance, delivering industry-leading reliability, higher volumes and lower costs. Terminals achieved another record quarter with strong volume growth, and Logistics & Services continued to enhance profitability,” Clerc said.
On a year-on-year basis, however, the company’s consolidated revenue from July-September this year declined 10.13% to $14.2 billion from $15.8 billion in the same period last year. Only the terminals business saw in an increase during this comparative period.
Ocean operations of the Danish shipping and logistics giant saw its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) more than double in the third quarter this year to US$567 million from $229 million in the second quarter.
The company said the Gemini Cooperation – its joint operational collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd – enabled significant cost savings and supported 7% loaded volumes growth year-on-year while freight rates were broadly stable quarter-on-quarter.
For its Logistics & Services segment, EBIT was $218 million up from $175 million quarter-on-quarter. Profitability improved further to 5.5% from 4.8% in the previous quarter, driven by cost control and the performance in Fulfilled by Maersk, the company’s e-fulfilment and warehousing services
For its terminals, Maersk said momentum continued with record-high volumes that increased 8.7%, driven by strong demand across Americas, Europe, and Africa. It also recorded high utilization at 89% with some terminals nearing full potential.
EBIT for terminals rose to $571 million from $461m quarter-on-quarter.
For its full-year forecast, Maersk said it expects the global container market volume to grow at around 4%, leaning towards the higher end of its previous 2% to 4% estimate.
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The company said its financial performance for the year depends on several factors such as bunker fuel prices, freight rates and volume, and foreign exchange rate, which are subject to uncertain macroeconomic conditions.
“As market conditions fluctuate, we are well positioned to help our customers adapt and maintain stability across their supply chains,” Clerc said.
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