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CVR: 32345794
Secondary names: SAFMARINE A/S, SEALAND A/S, Hamburg Süd A/S
Previous names: SUNRISE 13 A/S, MAERSK LINE A/S
USD 36,960,000,000
Revenue
Net result: USD 1,919,000,000
A.P. MØLLER - MÆRSK A/S (100%)
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Robert Josef Erni
Board: Vincent Clerc (chair) and 2 members
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Active
Founded 4 December 2013
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12,119 employees
Annual report 2025 · average
Director role ended: Patrick Christoph Georg Jany
CVR · 06/02/2026
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MAERSK A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in København K, founded in 2013. The company is registered under the industry Sø- og kysttransport af gods. The company was previously named MAERSK LINE A/S and SUNRISE 13 A/S. The management consists of Robert Josef Erni. The board consists of Vincent Clerc (chair), Caroline Sundorph Pontoppidan and Robert Josef Erni. The company is owned by A.P. MØLLER - MÆRSK A/S. According to the 2025 annual report, the company had an average of 12,119 employees. In 2025, the company reported revenue of USD 36,960,000,000 and a net result of USD 1,919,000,000 compared with USD 7,575,000,000 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to USD 22,755,000,000.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
MAERSK A/S exhibits a fluctuating financial trajectory, with a notable decline in revenue from $62.5 billion in 2022 to $36.96 billion in 2025, indicating a challenging market environment. Profitability has also varied significantly, peaking at $28.81 billion in 2022 before dropping to $1.92 billion in 2025. Despite these fluctuations, the company maintains a strong equity position of $22.76 billion, reflecting resilience in its balance sheet. As a major player in the shipping and logistics industry, MAERSK's size and established market presence provide a competitive advantage, although the recent revenue and profit declines raise concerns about future performance.
AI-generated summary · Generated 20/08/2026
Selskabets formål er at drive skibsfart, befragtning, anden transportvirksomhed, handel og service og industriel virksomhed i ind- og udland, investering i anlægsaktiver og finansiering samt anden dermed beslægtet virksomhed.
Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Revenue | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 | 37B USD | 1.9B USD | 44B USD | 22.8B USD | 12119 | |
| 202401/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 | 39.5B USD | 7.6B USD | 42.6B USD | 23B USD | 12135 | |
| 202301/01/2023 – 31/12/2023 | 34.5B USD | 3.9B USD | 39.4B USD | 15.5B USD | 11148 | |
| 202201/01/2022 – 31/12/2022 | 62.5B USD | 28.8B USD | 77.9B USD | 55.9B USD | 11293 | |
| 202101/01/2021 – 31/12/2021 | 40.7B USD | 14.4B USD | 44.5B USD | 26.9B USD | - | |
| 202001/01/2020 – 31/12/2020 | 24.8B USD | 1.4B USD | 34.1B USD | 9.4B USD | - | |
| 201901/01/2019 – 31/12/2019 | 24.9B USD | -331M USD | 31.5B USD | 5.1B USD | - | |
| 201801/01/2018 – 31/12/2018 | 24.7B USD | -450M USD | 28.8B USD | 5.4B USD | - | |
| 201701/01/2017 – 31/12/2017 | 21.7B USD | 162M USD | 29.9B USD | 5.9B USD | - | |
| 201601/01/2016 – 31/12/2016 | 18.8M USD | 92M USD | 23.4M USD | 5.7M USD | - | |
| 201501/01/2015 – 31/12/2015 | 19.7B USD | 770M USD | 22.4B USD | 5.6B USD | - |
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Try company screeningThe CVR number of MAERSK A/S is 32345794.
MAERSK A/S is owned by A.P. MØLLER - MÆRSK A/S.
The management of MAERSK A/S consists of Robert Josef Erni.
The board of MAERSK A/S consists of Vincent Clerc, Caroline Sundorph Pontoppidan and Robert Josef Erni, with Vincent Clerc as chair.
In 2025, MAERSK A/S reported revenue of USD 36,960,000,000.
MAERSK A/S had an average of 12,119 employees in the 2025 financial year according to the annual report.
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MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue came to DKK 36,960,000,000, and the net result was DKK 1,919,000,000.
Contact info changed: new phone: 33633363 (February 7, 2026).
Contact info changed: new phone: 33633363 (February 6, 2026).
As of February 6, 2026, Robert Josef Erni has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 6, 2026, Patrick Christoph Georg Jany has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 6, 2026, Robert Josef Erni is registered as director of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 6, 2026, Patrick Christoph Georg Jany has stepped down as director of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Revenue came to DKK 39,498,000,000, and the net result was DKK 7,575,000,000.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Revenue came to DKK 34,520,000,000, and the net result was DKK 3,898,000,000.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Revenue came to DKK 62,465,000,000, and the net result was DKK 28,811,000,000.
As of January 1, 2023, Vincent Clerc has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of January 1, 2023, Søren Skou has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of January 1, 2023, Patrick Christoph Georg Jany is registered as director of MAERSK A/S.
As of January 1, 2023, Vincent Clerc has stepped down as director of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Revenue came to DKK 40,737,000,000, and the net result was DKK 14,408,000,000.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Revenue came to DKK 24,783,000,000, and the net result was DKK 1,399,000,000.
As of May 1, 2021, Søren Skou has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of May 1, 2021, Patrick Christoph Georg Jany has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of May 1, 2021, Jim Hagemann Snabe has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of April 30, 2021, Søren Skou has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Revenue came to DKK 24,888,000,000, and the net result was DKK -331,000,000.
As of February 10, 2020, Vincent Clerc is registered as director of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 10, 2020, Søren Skou has stepped down as adm. dir. of MAERSK A/S.
On November 14, 2019, the company changed its name from MAERSK LINE A/S to MAERSK A/S.
As of November 11, 2019, Søren Toft has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Revenue came to DKK 24,688,000,000, and the net result was DKK -450,000,000.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Revenue came to DKK 21,707,000,000, and the net result was DKK 162,000,000.
As of March 31, 2018, Søren Toft has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of March 31, 2018, Jakob Stausholm has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Revenue came to DKK 18,849,000, and the net result was DKK 92,000,000.
As of March 28, 2017, Jim Hagemann Snabe has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of March 28, 2017, Michael Pram Rasmussen has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of October 20, 2016, Jakob Stausholm has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of October 20, 2016, Trond Ødegård Westlie has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of July 1, 2016, Michael Pram Rasmussen has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of July 1, 2016, Nils Smedegaard Andersen has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Revenue came to DKK 19,729,000,000, and the net result was DKK 770,000,000.
As of November 20, 2015, Caroline Sundorph Pontoppidan has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S has published its annual report for 2014.
As of March 12, 2015, Anne Pindborg has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of March 12, 2015, Christian Kledal has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of March 12, 2015, Jesper Cramon has left the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Søren Skou has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Nils Smedegaard Andersen has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Trond Ødegård Westlie has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Christian Kledal has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Jesper Cramon has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Søren Skou is registered as adm. dir. of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, Anne Pindborg has stepped down as director of MAERSK A/S.
As of February 1, 2015, A.P. MØLLER - MÆRSK A/S is registered as an owner of MAERSK A/S with an ownership share of 100%.
MAERSK A/S has published its interim report for the period December 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
On April 7, 2014, the company changed its name from SUNRISE 13 A/S to MAERSK LINE A/S.
As of April 2, 2014, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS STATSAUTORISERET REVISIONSPARTNERSELSKAB has been appointed auditor of MAERSK A/S.
As of April 2, 2014, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has stepped down as auditor of MAERSK A/S.
As of December 4, 2013, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of MAERSK A/S.
As of December 4, 2013, Anne Pindborg has joined the board of directors of MAERSK A/S.
As of December 4, 2013, Anne Pindborg is registered as director of MAERSK A/S.
MAERSK A/S was founded on December 4, 2013.
1 news item or press release
Maersk modtager Årsrapportprisen 2026 for en årsrapport, der giver et klart og sammenhængende billede af, hvordan ændrede markedsvilkår og geopolitisk uro påvirker virksomhedens forretning, strategi og risici.
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Selskabets formål er IT- og kommunikationsvirksomhed samt virksomhed i øvrigt, der efter bestyrelsens skøn står i forbindelse hermed.
Selskabets formål er at udøve virksomhed med handel og service samt aktiviteter i tilknytning hertil.
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