APM TERMINALS MAASVLAKTE II

Expansion works begin at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has officially commenced its expansion, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the world’s most advanced box terminals.

In collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the CareGo consortium, this expansion will double the terminal’s capacity, making it the largest, most efficient, and most sustainable automated APM Terminals facility in Europe.

Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, commented: “Today we celebrate an...

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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II proceeds with digital expansion

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has placed a large order with Konecranes for an Automated Horizontal Transport System, whose delivery and commissioning will begin in 2025.

The contract includes up to 71 Lift Automated Guided Vehicles (Lift AGVs), an expansion of the system to manage more than 140 Lift AGVs, a third battery exchange station and virtual reality simulation software – lifting the standards of reliability and efficiency at the terminal.

The selection of this advanced system is part of APM...

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Parenting products firm Bugaboo partners with APM Terminals to achieve zero-emission supply chains

Parenting products company Bugaboo is aiming to become net zero by 2035, working with all partners in their value chain to minimise environmental impact in their shipments, including APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam.

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II is a CO₂ emission free terminal, powered by electricity produced from wind turbines. The building and site are energy-efficient utilising smart equipment, and occupancy and daylight sensors to turn off lighting and equipment when it’s not...

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Former CEO of MSC PSA European Terminal in Antwerp moves to APM Terminals

Harold Kunst, the previous chief executive officer (CEO) of MSC PSA European Terminal in Antwerp, will be the new managing director of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in the port of Rotterdam.

Kunst is no stranger to APM Terminals, having begun his career with A.P. Moller – Maersk in 1996 and previously held different roles in APM Terminals.

The new managing director will formally take over his duties on 1 August and in the meantime, the terminal will be temporarily managed by Rob Sponselee, former...

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CLA negotiations underway at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, operations affected by industrial action

Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) discussions are currently taking place between the unions and the APM Terminals Maasvlakte II at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

A. P. Moller – Maersk, the parent company of APM Terminals, said that negotiations started on 8 December, and operations are affected by a “go-slow action” as of 11 December.

The industrial action consists of a reduced number of moves per hour conducted at the terminal, consequently prolonging the time vessels are operated on...

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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II enhances rail service

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II’s new rail service between its Rotterdam terminal and Venlo, a key logistics hub on the Dutch-German border is proving popular. Following the success of the initial five-times-per-week service, plans are already in place to scale this up to 14 times per week over the coming weeks.

Venlo, a key logistics hotspot, was identified as an opportunity for the terminal following a gravity analysis involving key customers. A gravity analysis simplifies the paths taken by cargo...

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New rail connection between Rotterdam & Venlo

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has set up a new rail shuttle to the Cabooter Terminal in Venlo. Under the new schedule, a total of three trains will be loading and unloading at this terminal every week. The trains will carry both import and export cargo. The new initiative doubles the number of rail connections between Rotterdam and Venlo’s Cabooter Terminal.

“The shuttle to Venlo will help us to move containers more quickly from Rotterdam to the hinterland,” says Roy de Haan, APM’s Head of...

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