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Maersk Expands Integrated US Logistics Platform Amid Carrier Network Shifts

Maersk is strengthening its position in North American logistics by combining ocean, ground and air freight capabilities with e-commerce services. The carrier operates an extensive domestic trucking network while integrating contract logistics and air cargo operations to serve shippers seeking multimodal solutions.

The expansion comes as freight costs remain elevated across modes. Trans-Pacific ocean rates have climbed to yearly highs following easing trade tensions between the US and China, pressuring consumer packaged goods companies including Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark to reassess supply chain strategies.

Meanwhile, emerging trade lanes are reshaping regional logistics patterns. Nairobi is evolving beyond flower exports, with carriers establishing regular freighter services to handle growing two-way flows in e-commerce, perishables and pharmaceuticals.