Low tonnage tax a huge advantage to Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM

It’s a major competitive edge for container lines like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM that they’re subject to tonnage taxation and don’t pay corporate taxes. This proved particularly favorable in 2021, according to calculations by Sea-Intelligence.
Photo: Thomas Borberg
Photo: Thomas Borberg

Some of the world’s largest container shipping companies including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM possess a major competitive advantage by being subject to tonnage taxation rather than regular corporate taxes, show calculations by analyst firm Sea-Intelligence.

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