Pictures of refugees rescued by Maersk vessels in the Mediterranean and guiding principles laid down by Arnold Peter Moller and Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller have both helped shape the latest investment decisions at AP Moller Holding, its chief executive says.

Robert Maersk Uggla, in a rare public speaking engagement this week, offered some insight into how the investment arm of the AP Moller Foundation was looking to develop.