Corporate  ·  United Arab Emirates

Maersk

All the way to zero, in miniature

Maersk, All the way to zero, in miniature
Piece
Vessel model
Materials
Crystal · Glass
Produced
In-house, UAE
Market
United Arab Emirates

Infrastructure, Logistics and Scale

Maersk is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics and container shipping companies, operating across oceans, ports, and global supply chains. Its recognition pieces must reflect movement, infrastructure, and operational reliability.

Crystal Arc partnered with Maersk to develop a bespoke award aligned with the company’s sustainability vision and service culture.

Maersk, Infrastructure, Logistics and Scale

Designing a Vessel in Miniature

The sculptural composition was inspired directly by container shipping operations. A stylised vessel form is layered with stacked container elements, reinforcing Maersk’s core industry identity.

Above the vessel rises a sail-shaped crystal panel symbolising navigation, momentum, and strategic direction. Integrated branding, including the phrase “All The Way to Zero,” reflects Maersk’s commitment to decarbonisation and environmental progress.

Maersk, Designing a Vessel in Miniature

Colour Accuracy and Vessel Detail

Clear crystal introduces transparency and elevation, while the blue structural base aligns with Maersk’s corporate identity. Detailed container graphics and crisp typography were integrated carefully to maintain brand clarity without disrupting the sculptural composition.

Controlled colour application and layered glass elements create depth while preserving professional refinement.

Maersk, Colour Accuracy and Vessel Detail

Building, Branding and Finishing

The project was produced entirely in-house at Crystal Arc, including fabrication, UV printing, finishing, and final quality control.

Glass worked hot at the press

A Gift Marking a Decarbonisation Milestone

The final piece reflects Maersk’s global logistics leadership and sustainability ambitions, while demonstrating Crystal Arc’s ability to translate infrastructure-driven industries into clean, brand-aligned recognition objects.

The final piece reflects Maersk’s global logistics leadership and sustainability ambitions, while demonstrating Crystal Arc’s ability to translate infrastructure-driven industries into clean, brand-aligned recognition objects.

Maersk  ·  United Arab Emirates

Common Questions

Who made the Maersk vessel model?

Crystal Arc. The piece was designed, manufactured and finished in-house at our own 200,000 sq ft facility in the UAE, then delivered to Maersk in the UAE.

What is the Maersk vessel model made from?

Crystal and Glass. Material selection was driven by the piece's ceremonial role rather than by ease of production.

Was any part of the work outsourced?

No. Design, manufacture, finishing and packaging were all completed at Crystal Arc's UAE facility. Nothing in this project was subcontracted.

Every piece described here was designed, manufactured and finished at our own 200,000 sq ft facility in the UAE, with nothing outsourced.

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