The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is a worldwide conglomerate. It operates in 130 countries and have a workforce of 108,000 employees. In addition to owning one of the world’s largest shipping companies, the company is involved in a wide range of activities in the energy, logistics, retail and manufacturing industries.

Safmarine is part of the A.P. Moller Maersk Group with 110 owned offices throughout the world. The core business of the company is shipping and it specializes in sea transportation of cargoes between Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent as well as operating in other trades.