Copenhagen, Denmark – For the first quarter of 2025 A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (Maersk) reports revenue growth of 7.8% to USD 13.3bn with EBIT increasing to USD 1.3bn from USD 177m a year ago. These results, while sequentially down as expected, represent a good start to the year and were driven by solid profitability in Ocean, operational improvements in Logistics & Services and higher volumes in Terminals. For the full year 2025, Maersk maintains its financial guidance despite the increased uncertainty leading to a more cautious container volume growth outlook.

We delivered strong results compared to the same quarter last year, driven by momentum in our operational efficiency and a global economy in good shape for the first three months. With trade tensions flaring up and uncertainty on the rise, global supply chains are once again in the spotlight. We are happy to be able to put the full strength of our product offering at our customers’ disposal. From the most reliable Ocean network to one of the best lead logistics and customs support teams, we are pulling every lever to help them make the best decisions for their business. At the same time, we are doubling down on the work underway on automation and cost management to remain fit for what lies ahead. These efforts give us the confidence to deliver a result in line with our guidance communicated in February.

Vincent Clerc
CEO of Maersk

Ocean saw improved profitability compared to the same quarter last year due to higher rates and stable volumes with an EBIT of USD 743m while the sequential decrease was as anticipated. Utilisation remained high and costs were stable due to continued high focus on optimisation. The new East-West network, which was launched in February, is on track to deliver on the reliability ambition and cost efficiencies once fully phased in.

The EBIT margin in Logistics & Services improved compared to the first quarter of last year and reached 4.1% driven by multiple products and the continued focus on costs and productivity. Revenue from freight management services grew 18% compared to the same quarter last year driven by Project Logistics. Ongoing operational improvements in fulfilment services also contributed significantly.

Terminals continued its great performance driven by strong volume growth, higher revenue per move and increased storage revenue, while costs were under control through automation and increased capacity utilization. Return on invested capital (ROIC) increased to 14.5%.

Financial guidance

Maersk maintains its full-year 2025 guidance of underlying EBITDA of USD 6-9bn, underlying EBIT of USD 0-3bn and free cash flow of at least negative USD 3.0bn. The global container market volume growth has been revised to -1% to 4% given the increased macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Maersk expects to grow in line with the market. The disruption in the Red Sea is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year.

Guidance USDbn
Guidance
EBITDA Underlying
(Unchanged)
USDbn
6.0-9.0
Guidance
EBIT Underlying
(Unchanged)
USDbn
0.0-3.0
Guidance
Free cash flow or higher
(Unchanged)
USDbn
-3.0
Guidance
CAPEX (unchanged)
2024-2025
USDbn
10.0-11.0
Guidance
CAPEX (unchanged)
2025-2026
USDbn
10.0-11.0

Maersk's guidance for 2025 is subject to considerable macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties impacting container volume growth and freight rates.

Cash distribution to shareholders

Distribution of cash to shareholders during the quarter, including dividends and share buy-backs, was USD 2.5bn.

Highlights Q1

Revenue

USD million 2025 2024
USD million
Ocean
2025
8,910
2024
8,009
USD million
Logistics & Services
2025
3,488
2024
3,504
USD million
Terminals
2025
1,231
2024
999
USD million
Unallocated activities, eliminations, etc.
2025
-308
2024
-157
USD million
A.P. Moller - Maersk consolidated
2025
13,321
2024
12,355

EBITDA

USD million 2025 2024
USD million
Ocean
2025
1,903
2024
956
USD million
Logistics & Services
2025
383
2024
266
USD million
Terminals
2025
444
2024
348
USD million
Unallocated activities, eliminations, etc.
2025
-20
2024
20
USD million
A.P. Moller - Maersk consolidated
2025
2,710
2024
1,590

EBIT

USD million 2025 2024
USD million
Ocean
2025
743
2024
-161
USD million
Logistics & Services
2025
142
2024
54
USD million
Terminals
2025
394
2024
300
USD million
Unallocated activities, eliminations, etc.
2025
-26
2024
-16
USD million
A.P. Moller - Maersk consolidated
2025
1,253
2024
177

CAPEX

USD million 2025 2024
USD million
Ocean
2025
1,168
2024
325
USD million
Logistics & Services
2025
97
2024
201
USD million
Terminals
2025
126
2024
127
USD million
Unallocated activities, eliminations, etc.
2025
7
2024
53
USD million
A.P. Moller - Maersk consolidated
2025
1,398
2024
706

Sensitivity guidance

Financial performance for Maersk for 2025 depends on several factors subject to uncertainties related to the given uncertain macroeconomic conditions, bunker fuel prices and freight rates. All else being equal, the sensitivities for 2025 for four key assumptions are listed below:

Factors Change

Effect on EBIT
(Rest of 2025)

Factors
Container freight rate
Change
+/- 100 USD/FFE

Effect on EBIT
(Rest of 2025)

+/- USD 1.0bn
Factors
Container freight volume
Change
+/- 100,000 FFE

Effect on EBIT
(Rest of 2025)

+/- USD 0.01bn
Factors
Bunker price (net of expected BAF coverage)
Change
+/- 100 USD/tonne

Effect on EBIT
(Rest of 2025)

+/- USD 0.2bn
Factors
Foreign exchange rate (net of hedges)
Change
+/- 10% change in USD

Effect on EBIT
(Rest of 2025)

+/- USD 0.2bn

Read more about the Q1 2025 interim report here.

About Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and reduced GHG emissions fuels.

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