The Danish logistics giant Maersk, recognized as the largest container shipping operator, has informed its Russian customers that it has begun winding down its activities in Russia. Earlier statements indicated a plan to exit the Russian market, and Interfax reports that the company has already initiated a staged withdrawal with unclear prospects for a future return to the country.
For shipments already en route, Maersk commits to honoring its obligations and delivering cargo to its destination. At the same time, the carrier will no longer accept new bookings across all services, including ocean, intercontinental rail, and air freight to and from Russia. Maersk announced this on Monday, signaling a comprehensive halt to new inbound and outbound reservations for Russia-focused routes.
The company has outlined a plan to retrieve the remaining containers from Russia by the end of April, estimating about 50,000 containers in total, the majority of which are empty. Maersk stresses that the safety and well-being of its employees remains a top priority. Over the next six months, the firm says it will make every effort to support Russian workers and their families affected by the transition.
Maersk is part of the AP Moller-Maersk A/S Group, a global conglomerate that operates more than 70 container terminals worldwide and maintains a fleet of 786 cargo ships. In Russia, the company maintains offices in St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Kaliningrad, and Vladivostok, reflecting a historically broad presence in the region.
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