Depression in the containership sector could tip market leader Maersk Line into the red in the second quarter, analysts say.

However, attention ahead of AP Moller-Maersk’s results announcement is also focused on the potential for mergers and acquisitions under the new leadership of Soren Skou.

Analysts at Fearnley Securities project Maersk Line will book an adjusted loss of $151m in the three months to the end of June, compared with the $18m consensus loss.

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