Company Performance - Maersk reported quarterly EBITDA of $2.68 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $2.6 billion but down from $4.8 billion in the same period last year [2][3] - The company raised its full-year operating profit forecast to between $9 billion and $9.5 billion, up from the previous guidance of $8 billion to $9.5 billion [3] Demand and Resilience - Maersk's CEO highlighted the "resilience" in demand across all geographies, noting a pickup in the U.S. market towards the end of the quarter as the seasonal year-end peak approaches [3] - The company has managed to control costs and improve margins across all business segments despite inflationary pressures and uncertainty [4] Industry Context - Ongoing trade flow disruptions are affecting firms across various sectors, necessitating a shift in how CFOs approach procurement mapping to enhance operational resilience [5][6] - The importance of a mapped and traceable supply chain is emphasized, allowing companies to model disruption costs and evaluate near-shoring opportunities [5][6]