Global shipping leader Maersk anticipates a 4% growth in container shipping for 2025, despite uncertainties from potential U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea. The company forecasts a decline in profits, with expected underlying EBITDA between $6 billion and $9 billion, down from $12.1 billion the previous year. CEO Vincent Clerc emphasizes that consumer behavior will significantly influence shipping volumes.
