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A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s container line, which this month ditched a strategy of building new vessels and will instead try to grow through acquisitions, is targeting South Korea’s two biggest shipping firms, according to Jefferies International Ltd.

The owner of the world’s largest container shipping line will stop ordering newly built vessels and instead pursue takeovers in an industry that has been plagued by overcapacity for almost a decade.

A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S will split into separate transport and energy businesses as Denmark’s biggest company moves ahead with an historic shake-up of the conglomerate.

A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S said it's still considering several options in its strategic review after a local newspaper reported that the Danish conglomerate was exploring a two-way split into an energy and a transport company.

It's a sign of stunted investor expectations when an 89% slide in quarterly profit triggers a 3% share price jump.

A. P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, a Danish conglomerate that owns the world’s largest container shipping company, is voicing concern as a potential shift in U.S. policy threatens to reduce global trade.

Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. will join the world’s biggest shipping alliance, meeting all conditions imposed by creditors as the company seeks to reduce debt after years of weak global demand caused losses.

A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S replaced its CEO as the owner of the world’s biggest shipping company explores a number of “strategic options” that may include splitting up its operations.

Danish firm Maersk Group, owner of the largest ocean carrier, earlier this month reported first-quarter earnings plummeted nearly 90% to $224 million, weighed down by an even greater profit decline at Maersk Line due to downward pressure on container freight rates.

The world’s biggest shipping company is taking advantage of low industry prices to build its business across units.