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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Camille BAS-WOHLERT

Maersk's Net Profit Sinks Amid Red Sea Attacks

Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said despite the net profit drop the Danish shipping giant saw higher demand and increased rates bolstering full year outlook (Credit: AFP)

Danish shipping giant Maersk posted a huge drop in net profit for the first quarter on Thursday as Yemeni rebel attacks force it to avoid the vital Red Sea route.

Maersk reported a net profit of $177 million in the first three months of the year, a 13-fold drop from the same period last year.

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