Maersk Raises Guidance Citing Exceptionally Strong Demand

Maersk, which transports almost a fifth of the world’s containers, said it now sees global market demand growing 5-7% this year, compared with 3-5% previously.

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A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s largest shipping line, almost doubled its profit forecast for this year, citing an “exceptional” environment characterized by “surging” demand for its services.