Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

⚡️ Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend.

Maersk North America provides a range of shipping and logistics services to customers, including ocean transportation, intermodal transport, and supply chain management solutions. The company operates a fleet of container ships and a network of ports and terminals in North America, connecting businesses with markets around the world. The company has reiterated that it is committed to sustainability and innovation, offering digital solutions and using data and analytics to optimize supply chains and improve the customer experience.

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