Maersk has released its Asia Pacific Market Update for August 2025, highlighting its position as the most reliable global ocean carrier with a 76% reliability score, according to the May 2025 Sea-Intelligence report. This score places Maersk more than 10 percentage points above the industry average of 66%, underscoring its commitment to dependable service amidst a dynamic and complex ocean freight market.
The report outlines the challenges faced by the Asia Pacific region, including global trade shifts, equipment imbalances, and seasonal congestion risks. Despite these hurdles, Maersk continues to enhance its strategic air gateways in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok. These hubs offer increased flexibility for cargo consolidation and routing, which is crucial for mitigating risks during congestion or geopolitical disruptions. They also play a significant role in connecting time-sensitive shipments to major consumer markets.
Inland logistics across the Asia Pacific is experiencing steady expansion in 2025, driven by decentralised manufacturing, rising consumption, and regional trade growth. Maersk is actively strengthening inland connectivity by expanding cross-border lorry corridors, including routes between China and Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, and India and Bangladesh.
The developments highlighted in Maersk’s update reflect the company’s strategic efforts to adapt to the evolving logistics landscape, ensuring reliable and efficient service for its customers. As the region continues to navigate complex trade dynamics, Maersk’s initiatives in both ocean and inland logistics are set to play a pivotal role in supporting regional trade growth and connectivity.
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