AP Moller-Maersk’s new structure was one of the main reasons that helped the company limit the impact of the June cyber-attack, which cost the Danish giant between $200m and $300m.

While the conglomerate’s executives were using WhatsApp trying to resolve the chaotic situation that emerged after the virus hit the company, it was the shared infrastructure and one decision-making team that were vital in tackling the issue, an executive says.