Maersk

Maersk, officially known as A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, is a Danish business conglomerate founded in 1904 by Arnold Peter Møller and his father Peter Mærsk Møller. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Maersk has grown to become a global leader in container shipping and logistics.

The company operates in over 130 countries with a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees. Its primary services encompass container shipping, terminal operations, logistics, and freight forwarding.

Maersk's extensive fleet includes more than 700 container vessels, facilitating the movement of goods worldwide. Beyond maritime transport, it offers integrated logistics solutions designed to connect, protect, and simplify customers' supply chains.

The aim is to become the Global Integrator in the logistics industry through comprehensive service offerings.

Operations and Infrastructure

Maersk's terminal operations consist of 54 terminals across 29 countries, enhancing cargo handling capabilities significantly.

The company provides warehousing services with over 8.8 million square meters of warehousing capacity spread over more than 500 sites worldwide. This infrastructure supports a diverse customer base of over 100,000 clients globally.

Strategic Transformation

In recent years, Maersk has focused on integrated logistics solutions by divesting non-core businesses, including selling Maersk Oil in 2018 to concentrate on container logistics and related services.

Commitment to Sustainability

Sustainability is central to Maersk's mission, with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

The company actively pursues initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices across the logistics industry.

Global Presence

Maersk maintains offices and operations worldwide. In the United States, key locations include:

• Charlotte, NC, USA
• Denver, CO, USA

International operations in South Africa cover multiple cities, although not specified here, the company's broad footprint reflects its global reach.