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

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

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

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