UK says don't panic buy for Christmas after port chaos Britain said today that people should buy normally for Christmas and that there would be no shortage of gifts after shipping containers carrying toys and electrical goods were diverted from the UK's biggest port because it was full. Business • 13 Oct 21
UK says don't panic buy for Christmas after port chaos Britain said today that people should buy normally for Christmas and that there would be no shortage of gifts after shipping containers carrying toys and electrical goods were diverted from the UK's biggest port because it was full. Business • 13 Oct 21
Maersk expects bottlenecks to last until end of 2021 Maersk said today it expects an "exceptionally strong" performance in the first quarter to continue for the rest of the year, driven by high demand for shipping containers from China to the US. Business • 05 May 21
Maersk expects bottlenecks to last until end of 2021 Maersk said today it expects an "exceptionally strong" performance in the first quarter to continue for the rest of the year, driven by high demand for shipping containers from China to the US. Business • 05 May 21
Maersk sees Q1 boost from strong container demand Shipping group Maersk said today that a surge in demand for container shipping will boost earnings in the first quarter and that it expects higher profits this year. Business • 10 Feb 21
Maersk sees Q1 boost from strong container demand Shipping group Maersk said today that a surge in demand for container shipping will boost earnings in the first quarter and that it expects higher profits this year. Business • 10 Feb 21
Maersk confident as it eyes US-led shipping recovery Shipping group Maersk said today the positive momentum in global trade allowed it to look confidently beyond 2020 and it would initiate a share buy-back programme of around $1.6 billion. Business • 18 Nov 20
Maersk confident as it eyes US-led shipping recovery Shipping group Maersk said today the positive momentum in global trade allowed it to look confidently beyond 2020 and it would initiate a share buy-back programme of around $1.6 billion. Business • 18 Nov 20
Maersk to lay off 2,000 in business shake-up The world's biggest container shipping line, Maersk, said that demand was recovering faster than expected and lifted its earnings outlook. Business • 13 Oct 20
Maersk to lay off 2,000 in business shake-up The world's biggest container shipping line, Maersk, said that demand was recovering faster than expected and lifted its earnings outlook. Business • 13 Oct 20
Maersk announces major reorganisation, job cuts Maersk will cut jobs in a major shake-up that will affect a third of the shipping giant's staff as it seeks to integrate its seaborne container and in-land logistics businesses, it said today. Business • 01 Sep 20
Maersk announces major reorganisation, job cuts Maersk will cut jobs in a major shake-up that will affect a third of the shipping giant's staff as it seeks to integrate its seaborne container and in-land logistics businesses, it said today. Business • 01 Sep 20
Maersk's Q2 earnings beat forecasts Shipping group Maersk has today reinstated full-year guidance above its forecast at the beginning of the year, even as the company expects demand for moving containers at sea to remain below normal levels in the third quarter. Business • 19 Aug 20
Maersk's Q2 earnings beat forecasts Shipping group Maersk has today reinstated full-year guidance above its forecast at the beginning of the year, even as the company expects demand for moving containers at sea to remain below normal levels in the third quarter. Business • 19 Aug 20
Maersk says too early to predict impact of cyber attack Maersk said it was too early to predict the financial impact of last month's global Petya cyber attack that hit the shipping giant's computers and delayed cargoes. Business • 07 Jul 17
Maersk says too early to predict impact of cyber attack Maersk said it was too early to predict the financial impact of last month's global Petya cyber attack that hit the shipping giant's computers and delayed cargoes. Business • 07 Jul 17