A.P. Moller – Maersk has named Ditlev Blicher as North America regional president from 1 January 2026, while Charles van der Steene moves to lead the India, Middle East and Africa business.
Maersk has successfully tested ethanol-methanol blends for its dual-fuel vessels, marking a key step in decarbonization. Further trials with higher ethanol levels are planned.
Maersk is preparing to restart its Red Sea route through the Suez Canal, contingent on improved conditions, said CEO Vincent Clerc. In a statement from the Suez Canal Authority, it
A deadly explosion on the MSC Kyparissia at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas killed three people and injured three others during cargo operations. The ship was under Maersk’s time charter and managed by Costamare.
The Suez Canal Authority met with global shipping lines in Ismailia, urging them to resume transits as regional calm and safety improvements support vessel returns.
Maersk is poised to order up to 12 LNG dual-fuel container ships worth $2.3 billion from China’s New Times Shipbuilding.
DNB Carnegie suggests that Maersk Offshore Wind may exit the turbine installation segment following the cancellation of its $475 million newbuild WTIV for the Empire Wind project.
Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the 2,086-TEU MAERSK NOTODDEN, a modern container ship designed for versatility and compliance with the latest environmental standards.
A container fire broke out aboard the 19,076-TEU Marie Maersk off Liberia on August 13, prompting tugboat assistance; all crew are safe and the vessel remains operational.
