Maersk Group has a storied past, and we are proud of our long history as innovators and industry first-movers. But we’re not a company that rests on its laurels or spends valuable time looking back.
At Maersk, our history is part of our platform for future success and thus intimately linked to our present
activities and future goals. Ultimately, the Maersk Group’s history is the story of a company looking ahead.
Past
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The company was founded in Denmark in 1904, with just a single freighter.
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In 1928, Maersk Line was founded, and a route between Asia and the United States established.
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1962 saw the establishment of the DUC, paving the way for our oil & gas business.
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In 1972, Maersk Oil started producing oil in North Sea.
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Also in 1972, Maersk Drilling was founded.
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In 1975, we added our first container vessel to the fleet.
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Maersk Oil initiated oil production in Qatar in 1994.
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APM Terminals was founded in 2001.
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Present
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In 2013, Maersk Line will launch 20 Triple-E vessels, the world's largest and most energy efficient container ships.
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Maersk Line’s “Daily Maersk” service celebrates its first anniversary, with the 72-vessel service achieving an average reliability score of 98% and saving 13% in CO2 emissions per container moved against the industry average
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Maersk Drilling is working to double its workforce to become a global powerhouse in
offshore drilling services.
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APM Terminals enters Russia, acquiring 50% of the controlling stake in Global Ports, which operates key terminals in St. Petersburg, Russia’s far east, and the Baltics
Future
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The group is focusing its investments on Maersk Line, Maersk Oil, APM Terminals and Maersk Drilling, each of which is to generate at least USD 1 billion in profit in the medium term.