AP Moller-Maersk’s sale of Maersk Tankers to AP Moller Holding has won applause for its speed and should be seen in the context of the Copenhagen-listed giant seeking to retain its investment grade rating, analysts say.

At the same time the sight of Robert Uggla’s AP Moller Holding building its shipping book with a products tanker presence to rival Scorpio Tankers is seen as a positive industry indicator.