A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for global trade, increased its full-year guidance for a fourth time in less than six months, citing stronger demand and higher freight rates caused by supply chain disruptions from the attacks in the Red Sea.

The world’s second-biggest liner said it now expects underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization between $11 billion and $11.5 billion, up from a prior forecast from $9 billion to $11 billion.

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk (AMKBF) raises profit guidance for full year, citing strong Q3 results and continued disruptions in the Red Sea.

Strong third-quarter volumes have the world’s second-largest ocean container line upgrading its forecast for higher full-year returns.

The world’s second-biggest liner raised its outlook for the fourth time this year after posting a surge in revenue and underlying earnings on strong freight demand and tight capacity.

AP Moller-Maersk has again upgraded its profits guidance after a strong third quarter and the impact of the Red Sea crisis. It expects underlying Ebitda of between $11bn and $11.5bn for the full year, up from a previous forecast of between $9bn and $11bn, according to a trading update today.

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S increased its full-year guidance for a fourth time in less than six months, citing stronger demand and higher freight rates caused by supply chain disruptions from the attacks in the Red Sea.