Maersk Raises 2026 Earnings Outlook as Container Market Strength Continues

Maersk has sharply raised its 2026 earnings outlook amid sustained container market strength, driven by prolonged supply chain disruptions including ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. The carrier continues to restrict bookings to Gulf markets, reroute cargo through alternative hubs, and levy emergency surcharges, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly picking up again after Iran's recent attacks on vessels.