Maersk Revenue Jumps on Asia Demand as Port Infrastructure Struggles
The global container shipping market enters mid-2026 with strong cargo demand, higher freight rates, and port infrastructure struggling to keep up. Maersk’s second-quarter revenue rose 20% to $15.8 billion, net income reached $1.3 billion, and pre-tax profit was $1.6 billion. Freight rates drove growth and the company raised full-year EBIT guidance to $4.5B–$6.5B.