AP Moller-Maersk is putting together a team to spearhead its decarbonisation efforts.

According to an internal announcement, the Danish boxship giant is tasking 50 employees with transforming the fleet, led by head of strategy Morten Bo Christiansen.

The aim is to accelerate the move towards zero-emission shipping and follows a review last year of climate scenarios and transition pathways.

Christiansen will take the new role of head of decarbonisation from 1 March, reporting to executive board member Henriette Thygesen, who is chief executive of fleet and strategic brands.