The company said earnings were $3.77bn last year, against $4.03bn in 2012.
This was ahead of its forecast of $3.5bn, however.
Revenue was reduced to $47.38bn from $49.49bn over the same period.
It said the result was hit by falling rates for Maersk Line and impairment losses from Maersk Tankers, but it gained $145m from asset sales, including the disposal of 24 tankers.
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