Detailed SWOT Analysis of Maersk – The Largest Container Shipping Line

Last time we had a look at the detailed SWOT analysis of Shell, an Anglo Dutch-based multinational oil and gas company. This time we will dive deep into the SWOT analysis of Maersk and its work.

From 1996 until 2021, Maersk has been the world’s largest container shipping line and vessel operator. This blog will help you understand its two separate divisions – Transport & Logistics, and Energy. Maersk is responsible for everything from the farm to your refrigerator, the factory to your clothes. From one end of the supply chain to the other, Moller – Maersk is developing solutions to meet customer needs. 

Maersk has a worldwide reach and has hence been able to grow online as well. The world has now gone digital and since growing digitally is an ever-changing aspect, learning about some digital marketing skills right now is an amazing opportunity. If you are interested in learning you can check out the Free MasterClass on Digital Marketing 101 by the CEO and Founder of IIDE, Karan Shah.

In this blog, we will cover the SWOT analysis of Maersk analyzing the brand by its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats. Before we begin further with the SWOT analysis of Maersk, let us discuss the company, what products it has to offer, its financials and its competitors.

Aditya Shastri - Trainer at IIDE

Aditya Shastri

Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Updated on: Nov 8, 2022

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Author's Note:

I’m Aditya Shastri, and this case study has been created with the support of my students from IIDE's digital marketing courses.

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Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Aditya Shastri leads the Business Development segment at IIDE and is a seasoned Content Marketing expert. With over a decade of experience, Aditya has trained more than 20,000 students and professionals in digital marketing, collaborating with prestigious institutions and corporations such as Jet Airways, Godrej Professionals, Pfizer, Mahindra Group, Publicis Worldwide, and many others. His ability to simplify complex marketing concepts, combined with his engaging teaching style, has earned him widespread admiration from students and professionals alike.

Aditya has spearheaded IIDE’s B2B growth, forging partnerships with over 40 higher education institutions across India to upskill students in digital marketing and business skills. As a visiting faculty member at top institutions like IIT Bhilai, Mithibai College, Amity University, and SRCC, he continues to influence the next generation of marketers.

Apart from his marketing expertise, Aditya is also a spiritual speaker, often traveling internationally to share insights on spirituality. His unique blend of digital marketing proficiency and spiritual wisdom makes him a highly respected figure in both fields.