A Maersk container ship loaded with cargo containers sails out of port waters near the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals on March 19, 2026 in Hong Kong, China.

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Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter operating profit and raised its 2026 earnings guidance for the second time this year.

Shares of the company surged more than 8% shortly after the opening bell.

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