Maersk Q2 Revenue Up 20% to $15.76 billion, Net Profit Doubles; Hapag-Lloyd EBITDA Rises, Net Profit Falls
Danish carrier Maersk reported second-quarter revenue of $15.76 billion, up 20% year on year, with net profit more than doubling to $1.31 billion from $639 million. The company raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year. German rival Hapag-Lloyd posted EBITDA of $829 million, roughly flat, while net profit fell to $83 million from $306 million. Both carriers cited stable global trade demand, high freight rates, and recovering volumes, despite Middle East geopolitical tensions and about $600 million in cost pressure for Hapag-Lloyd.
In the second quarter of 2026, Danish shipping company Maersk and German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd each reported quarterly results on August 13. The two companies' financial reports show that global trade demand remained stable, freight rates stayed high, and cargo volumes recovered, although geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to affect global logistics.
Maersk's quarterly revenue reached $15.76 billion, up 20% year on year. Net profit rose from $639 million in the same period of 2025 to $1.31 billion, more than doubling. The ocean division's EBIT jumped from $229 million to $935 million, driven by higher freight rates and increased volumes.
Hapag-Lloyd's second-quarter EBITDA was $829 million, roughly flat compared with $820 million in the same period of 2025. EBIT fell from $189 million to $176 million, and group net profit dropped from $306 million to $83 million. The company said strong Asian export demand and improved US demand drove a recovery in second-quarter volumes and spot rates, reversing the weak start to 2026 and offsetting about $600 million in cost pressure from the Middle East conflict, mainly related to fuel and energy expenses.
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