Tag: Maersk

DOF Group ASA announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Maersk Supply Service A/S (MSS) to further enhance its position as a major integrated offshore services provider.

Less than two years ago, Maersk started construction works for its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Denmark, located in Taulov Dry Port in Fredericia. On 24th June 2024, the facility was officially launched.

Maersk has announced a proactive approach to managing potential logistical disruptions due to fluctuating river levels in the Amazon region.

This summer, Maersk is set to expand its fleet with the addition of two more methanol-enabled vessels, scheduled for service entry in August. 

A.P. Moller - Maersk’s (Maersk) second large vessel that can run on green methanol arrived in Koper, Slovenia for the very first time on 16th June and was welcomed in the Port of Koper.

According to Reuters, Maersk is facing considerable terminal congestion at ports in Asia and the Mediterranean, leading to significant delays in its vessel schedules. As explained, due to congestion, the world’s second-largest container shipping company will cancel two westbound sailings from China and South Korea scheduled for early July. Maersk’s announcement comes amidst global supply chain disruptions and increased costs caused by strikes on commercial vessels near the Suez Canal by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Due to significant terminal congestions in Mediterranean and Asia ports, we are experiencing substantial delays in our vessel schedules. This congestion has resulted in extended waiting times at various ports, impacting our ability to maintain regular schedules. ..Maersk said. As a result, the following blank voyages will be introduced in the upcoming weeks. The company said that they understand that this situation may cause inconvenience and disruption to your supply chain plans, and they sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Data from the company also shows congestion at ports in China, Dubai, Spain, and the U.S. High winds and unexpected weather conditions have disrupted cargo shipments at Chinese ports, Reuters highlights.

In a document outlining its policy recommendations for the next five years at the European Union (EU) level, A.P. Moller - Maersk has suggested various measures to promote maritime decarbonisation. Among these is a proposal to establish a deadline for constructing new vessels that rely solely on fossil fuels.

Since May 18, 2024, the world's first container ship powered by green methanol, Laura Maersk, operates the service sailing between the Port of Gothenburg and Bremerhaven.

In a significant step towards accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime industry, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has unveiled a pioneering collaboration with four esteemed academic institutions: the University of Michigan, Maritime Research Alliance, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and World Maritime University.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting in Copenhagen, shareholders in A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S have voted in favour of the proposal for a demerger of Svitzer from Maersk.