Maersk is rolling out its first dedicated reefer rail service linking Hyderabad’s pharmaceutical hub to Nhava Sheva Port via a cold-chain corridor. The service runs weekly, aiming to make logistics more predictable for exporters while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 3,000 tonnes annually compared with conventional options.
A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc says the Iran war is adding about $500 million in costs every month, largely tied to higher oil-related expenses. Clerc indicated the carrier will pass these increased costs to customers, while Maersk maintains its financial forecasts for 2026 despite the disruption.
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Maersk’s Niels Bruus says the toughest barrier to increasing women at sea is the mindset of men onboard, many of whom are not used to working with women on ships. The company plans to shift attitudes through training and hiring, targeting an equal split between women and men in cadet intake from India by 2027.
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