Business

Analysis: Let’s Give a Blast of the Air Horn for Global Truck Boom

It’s rare that major economies all grow at the same time. For investors that’s sometimes frustrating. There’s always at least one country—Brazil, Russia, wherever—blotting a multinational’s otherwise decent set of numbers.

Chris Bryant | Bloomberg News
October 20, 2017
Business, Logistics

Analysis: Maersk Faces Rough Waters From Spare Capacity and Trump

For many folks, 2016 has been a year to forget, and the shipping industry is no exception. But looking ahead, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is determined to put a positive spin on things — maybe too positive.

Chris Bryant | Bloomberg News
December 13, 2016
Business, Logistics

Analysis: Maersk Is Taking on Water

It's hard to think of two more challenged industries than oil and shipping. AP Moller-Maersk A/S's misfortune is to be heavily involved in both. Investors were starting to hope the worst was over.

Chris Bryant | Bloomberg News
November 2, 2016
Business, Logistics

Analysis: Maersk's Sinking Feeling

It's a sign of stunted investor expectations when an 89% slide in quarterly profit triggers a 3% share price jump.

Chris Bryant | Bloomberg News
August 17, 2016
Business

Analysis: Airfreight Has Tummy Trouble

Passenger air travel is booming — but in freight, growth in capacity has outpaced tepid demand. For airlines, freight companies and aircraft manufacturers that means lost revenue and wasted capital. Removing this surplus is essential but it won't be painless.

Chris Bryant | Bloomberg News
July 15, 2016