Strong demand outside the U.S. boosts Maersk's forecast
In a surprising turn of events, Danish shipping giant Maersk has revised its 2025 earnings outlook, projecting a higher core profit in the face of President Trump's tariff onslaught. The company now expects its core profit (EBITDA) to fall between $8 billion and $9.5 billion, up from a previous range of $6 billion to $9 billion.
This optimistic forecast is driven by a robust global demand outside the US, which has proven to be resilient despite the ongoing trade tensions. Maersk's strong Q2 performance, with revenue increasing by $1.3 billion to $26.5 billion in the first half of 2025, has played a significant role in this improvement.
The growth has been observed across all segments, including ocean, logistics, and terminals, with particular strength outside North America. Despite the uncertainty and volatility caused by US trade policy and tariffs, demand in regions such as China, Europe, Japan, and South Korea remains robust, supporting a favorable pricing environment for Maersk.
The company attributes its new East-West network for improved reliability and service, which further supports volume growth outside the US. In contrast, market conditions in the US are described as subdued due to tariff-related uncertainty, but this has not outweighed strong demand elsewhere, allowing Maersk to lift its earnings outlook amid ongoing geopolitical and trade disruptions.
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The revised earnings outlook was announced on Thursday, and while the exact factors contributing to this change have not been disclosed, it's clear that Maersk's resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to its strength as a global player.
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