Maersk Statistics & Facts (2024 Updated)
Maersk is a major player in the shipping industry, operating 679 container ships totaling 4.16 million TEU. But just how big of a deal are they in global trade and logistics? With that in mind, we’ll dive into some key stats and insights about Maersk’s operations, financials, and market impact.
Maersk Statistics: Key Findings
- Maersk operated 679 container ships with a combined capacity of around 4.16 million TEU, as per latest data.
- In 2023, Maersk’s annual revenue was US$51.1 billion.
- The average loaded freight rate is USD 2,313 per FFE.
- In 2022, Maersk operated 15.3% of the global container ship fleet.
- In 2019, Maersk employed 83,625 people.
- Maersk handles 1 in 5 containers shipped by sea.
- On average, a Maersk container ship calls on a port somewhere around the globe every six minutes.
Source: (Statista, Container News, CliffsNotes, CNBC, Maersk.)
Maersk Fleet Size
- Maersk operated 679 container ships.
- As of Q1 2024 reports, Maersk had 312 owned vessels and 367 chartered vessels.
Source: Maersk Interim Report 2024, Moody’s Financial Metrics
Maersk Revenue Statistics
Maersk’s revenue has had some big ups and downs lately. Here’s a breakdown of how their finances have been looking:
| Years | Revenue (in billions) | Revenue Growth | Profit (in billions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51.1 | -37.4% | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 81.5 | 32.0% | 29.3 |
| 2021 | 61.8 | 55.5% | 18.0 |
| 2020 | 39.7 | 2.2% | 29.0 |
| 2019 | 38.9 | -0.9% | -0.004 |
Source: APMM Annual Report 2023
Maersk Ocean Segment Statistics
Maersk’s Ocean segment had a lot of changes in 2023, affecting everything from capacity to revenue and costs. Here’s a quick look at the main stats and trends:
- The average operated capacity in 2023 was 4,162k TEU with 672 vessels.
- Maersk’s Ocean segment revenue in 2023 was USD 33.7 billion, down from USD 64.3 billion in 2022.
- In 2023, loaded volumes remained steady at 11.9 million FFE, the same as in 2022.
- The average loaded freight rate in 2023 was USD 2,313 per FFE.
- Operating costs in 2023 totaled USD 26.8 billion, compared to USD 30.6 billion in 2022.
- Maersk had 310 owned vessels with 2,363k TEU and 362 chartered vessels with 1,754k TEU by 2023.
Source: APMM Annual Report 2023
Maersk Logistics & Services Segment Statistics
Maersk’s logistics & services segment had a successful year in 2023, with record revenue and profits. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key financial and operational stats:
- Maersk’s Logistics & Services segment generated revenue of $13.9 billion in 2023.
- The segment reported a gross profit of $4.2 billion for the year.
- The segment had $9.7 billion in direct costs in 2023.
- Maersk invested $10.8 billion in capital for its Logistics & Services segment in 2023.
- The segment’s air freight volume reached 295 thousand metric tons in 2023.
- Maersk Logistics & Services EBITDA was $1,251 million.
- The EBITDA margin stood at 9.0% for the segment in 2023.
- The segment had USD 446 million in EBIT and 3.2% margin.
Source: APMM Annual Report 2023
Maersk Terminals Segment Statistics
Maersk’s terminals segment performed well financially in 2023, with significant revenue and modernization investment. Here’s a breakdown of their key figures:
- Maersk’s Terminals segment had a revenue of $3.8 billion in 2023.
- In 2023, the Terminals segment generated EBITDA of $1.3 billion.
- EBIT for the Terminals segment reached $980 million in 2023.
- The segment’s CAPEX for 2023 was $541 million, reflecting continued investment in terminal modernization.
- In 2023, the Terminals segment had a ROIC of 10.5%.
- In 2023, joint ventures and associated companies generated USD 282 million.
Source: APMM Annual Report 2023