Shipping giant Maersk 'well-positioned' for fluctuating market landscape after stable Q3 performance
Global shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk delivered strong financial results in the third quarter of 2025, driven by operational improvements and proactive cost measures.
The company's financial report showed revenue of $14.2 billion, a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, when the shipper reported $15.8 billion in revenue. The period's EBITDA sits at $2.7 billion, and the EBIT reached $1.3 billion.
"We have delivered a strong third quarter across our business," said Vincent Clerc, CEO at Maersk. "Our performance reflects our ability to execute and continuously improve, as well as the trust customers place in us."
The executive added that, given the fluctuating market conditions, the company is well-positioned to help customers adapt and maintain stability across their supply chains.
Maersk's segment growth breakdown
The company reported sequential growth across all business segments. Among the highlights of its Q3 financial report, the company reported excellent Ocean performance with higher volumes and broadly stable loaded freight rates compared to the previous quarter.
The Gemini Cooperation enabled significant cost savings, the company explained, supporting a 7% year-on-year growth of loaded volumes. Freight rates were broadly stable quarter-on-quarter, driving a significant EBIT increase of $338 million to a total of $567 million.
Clerc explained that the division's performance was strengthened by the company's new East-West network, "delivering industry-leading reliability, higher volumes, and lower costs."
In the Terminals division, the company reported record volumes. Earnings before interest and taxes were $218 million, a $43 million increase from Q2, and profitability increased to 5.5%. The 0.7% bump from the previous quarter was driven by cost control and the performance in Fulfilled by Maersk, particularly in Warehousing.
Meanwhile, Maersk's Logistics & Services division continued its trend of margin improvement. The company reported record-high volumes, revenue, EBITDA, and EBIT ($571 million), with volumes growing 8.7%, driven by strong demand across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
Numbers in this division were also positively influenced by high utilisation, which reached 89%, with some terminals nearing their full potential.
During the period, Maersk also reported a cash distribution to shareholders of $578 million, which was entirely funded through share buybacks.
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