Former AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Nils Smedegaard Andersen is taking over as chairman of Unifeeder.

His first fresh directorship in container shipping since leaving Maersk was announced today amid suggestions of expansion at his new company.

“I am excited by this opportunity,” Andersen said in a statement.

“Unifeeder is a well-run company, fulfilling an important role as partner to both global liner shipping companies and industrial customers across Europe.”