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Shipping lines vertically take-off as ‘integrators’ – a threat to air cargo?

30 November 2021

Maersk is reportedly in the market for a top five forwarder as huge shipping line profits – a combined Q3 ebit of $37.24bn – are expected to disrupt the logistics industry, with air cargo taking a particular interest in the outcome.
Maersk’s well-publicised acquisition of Senator, two 777Fs and leases on three 767-300Fs, as well as its move into forwarding, could well disrupt the market.
Then, of course, there is CMA CGM’s …

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Maersk expands logistics supermarket with airfreight investments

2 November 2021

A Maersk cargo jet takes off. Plane has white fuselage and blue tail with a star on it.

Ocean shipping giant A.P. Møller – Maersk on Tuesday further expanded into the airfreight market with the planned acquisition of German freight forwarder Senator International and investments in new cargo aircraft.

The moves are part of the company’s recent strategy to diversify beyond the volatile ocean freight sector and be a logistics supermarket that meets the transportation needs of large global shippers, which can pick service levels and transit speed based on whether time, cost or...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maersk-expands-logistics-supermarket-with-airfreight-investments

Maersk expands air network with logistics firm purchase and new cargo planes

2 November 2021

A.P. Moller – Maersk aims to develop its air freight transportation network, unveiling plans to acquire the freight forwarding company Senator International, which specialises in air freight.

By the acquisition of the German company, operating across Europe, Asia, South Africa, and America, the Danish Group aims to enhance its product offering which integrates Logistics, Ocean, Rail and Air.

Maersk will also expand its own controlled air network with the addition of three leased B767-300 cargo...

https://container-news.com/maersk-expands-air-network-with-logistics-firm-purchase-and-new-cargo-planes/