Maersk Line is the world's biggest container shipping fleet
Maersk Group has reported a big rise in profits at its container shipping unit.
Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipper, reported a $439m (£281m) profit for the second quarter of the year, up from $227m million a year earlier.
It accounts for about 15% of the world's container shipping capacity.
The group as a whole, which includes oil drilling and other transport businesses, saw profits fall 11% to $856m, smaller than expected.
"We deliver a good operational result for the quarter thanks to improved performance in most of our businesses," said Group chief executive Nils Andersen.
"Maersk Line has made strong and consistent progress and is now an industry leader in terms of profitability."
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