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Maersk flags softer 2026 earnings as Suez hits rates

Danish shipping giant Maersk said today that falling freight rates driven by container-vessel overcapacity and gradual resumptions of shorter Red Sea routes could pressure earnings in 2026, dragging its shares down sharply.
Business • 05 Feb

Maersk raises profit outlook on strong market

Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has raised its full-year forecasts on the back of strong third quarter results, robust demand and the continuing disruption to shipping in the Red Sea.
Business • 22 Oct 24

Electrolux eyes alternative routes after Red Sea attack

Sweden's Electrolux has set up a task force to find alternative routes or identify priority deliveries to try to avoid any disruption from the attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea.
Business • 19 Dec 23

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