Container shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has reported a jump in third-quarter profit compared with the weak performance seen at the same stage in 2023.

The Danish company said profit reached $3.1bn, against $489m booked at the same stage 12 months ago.

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As pre-announced on 21 October, Ebitda in the third quarter was $4.8bn