APM Terminals completes two-million TEU expansion project in Medport Tangier

APM Terminals has completed the last part of its two million TEU expansion in MedPort Tangier, which went into operation this month.

With this expansion, the Moroccan terminal has a total capacity of 5.2 million TEUs annually and two two-kilometer berth length.

This has been part of a three-year project that was delivered on schedule, noted APM Terminals in a statement.

“Almost exactly a year ago, the second phase of our expansion went live — this month we have added an additional 1 million TEU to...

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APM Terminals proceeds with Barcelona terminal electrification

APM Terminals Barcelona celebrates the arrival of its first electric straddle carriers, the first of their kind in the Mediterranean, on 9 December.

In total, five electric straddle carriers will be rolled out in Barcelona as part of APM Terminals’ US$60 million global electrification pilot to reduce emissions.

“The modernisation we do here goes hand in hand with our global industry-leading target of net zero by 2040, and Barcelona is a prime example as one of the pilots showing the way with...

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APM Terminals accelerates Suez Canal Container Terminal electrification process

Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has supplied APM Terminals with an electric reachstacker to be piloted at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT).

The order, booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2023 order intake, marks a step in both companies’ commitment to advancing the electrification of terminal operations.

The reachstacker has now started the piloting phase and over the coming months, APM Terminals and Kalmar will cooperate to collect data and insights from this pilot, to advance the...

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APM Terminals spearheads strategic expansion in Latin America amid rising opportunities

Port operations are becoming increasingly crucial to Latin America’s economic landscape as the region seeks to establish itself as a key manufacturing hub for international companies aiming to locate production closer to the US market.

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Leading Port Operators’ Influence Goes Beyond Global Trade

Port and terminal operators play a pivotal role in the global shipping industry. The largest terminal operators, with their strategic control over key ports worldwide, have a profound impact on not only the flow of goods but also the geopolitical landscape. Their influence shapes the dynamics of international trade, giving them a significant role in the global economy and beyond.

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APM Terminals Suape begins construction of Latin America’s first fully electrified terminal

Brazil’s APM Terminals Suape has officially commenced the construction of Latin America’s first fully electrified container terminal at the Governador Eraldo Gueiros Industrial Port Complex (Suape) in Pernambuco State.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 22 November, was attended by several officials and executives, including Silvio Costa Filho, Minister of Ports and Airports; Raquel Lyra, Governor of Pernambuco; Marcio Guiot, President of the Suape Industrial Port Complex; Leo Huisman,...

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APM Terminals appoints new CFO

Effective 1 January 2025, Peter Wikström will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer at APM Terminals.

Peter Wikström brings a wealth of experience to APM Terminals, having most recently served as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at the operator’s mother company Maersk since 2019. In this role, he played a pivotal part in strengthening Maersk’s M&A capabilities, spearheading some of the company’s most significant acquisitions.

Since 2023, Wikström has also held the position of Head of Strategic...

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Port Power Play: ICTSI and APM Terminals vie for control of Durban’s strategic hub

The strategic importance of the Port of Durban within the global and regional maritime landscape has garnered significant attention from major international port operators such as International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and APM Terminals.

Both companies are actively pursuing strategies to strengthen their operational presence in this key South African port, reflecting Durban’s critical role in shaping maritime trade dynamics in the region.

Durban Port is South Africa’s premier...

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Port of Mobile enters fourth phase of $104M container terminal expansion

The Alabama Port Authority has begun the fourth phase of a project to double its container terminal capacity to over 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units.

The $104 million project is a partnership between the port authority and port operator APM Terminals Mobile.

Under the agreement, the port authority and APM Terminals are adding 32 acres to the existing 134-acre facility. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.

The latest phase will include the construction of an...

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