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{{short description|Maersk's port operation subsidiary}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = APM Terminals
| name = APM Terminals B.V.
| logo = [[File:APMT_Tag_Ver_ColorPos_GIF.png]]
| logo = APM Terminals logo.svg
| type = Private
| logo_size = 300px
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| foundation = 2001
| industry = [[Freight transport|Transportation]]<br />[[Logistics]]
| location = [[The Hague]], Netherlands
| foundation = 2001
| area_served = Worldwide
| location = [[The Hague]], [[Netherlands]]
| key_people = Morten Engelstoft <small>([[CEO]])</small>
| area_served = Worldwide
| num_employees = 20,000 <small>(2017)</small>
| key_people = Keith Svendsen <small>([[CEO]])</small>
| industry = [[Container terminals]]<br>[[Port]] management
| num_employees = 22,000
| owner = [[Maersk Group]].
| num_employees_year = 2022
| revenue = US$4.17 billion <small>(2016)</small>
| services = [[Container terminals]]<br />[[Port operator|Port management]]
| homepage = [http://www.apmterminals.com/ APMTerminals.com]
| owner = [[Maersk|A.P. Moller-Maersk]]
| revenue = [[United States dollar|US]]$4.13 billion
| revenue_year = 2017
| homepage = [https://www.apmterminals.com apmterminals.com]
}}
}}


'''APM Terminals''' is an international [[container terminal]] operating company headquartered in [[The Hague]], Netherlands. It is one of the world's largest port and terminal operators as well as providing cargo support and container Inland Services, and is the largest port and terminal operating company in terms of overall geographic scope.<ref name="ReferenceA">"Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators 2016", Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd.</ref> It operates 76 port and terminal facilities in 41 countries on five continents, with five new port projects in development, as well as 103 Inland Services operations providing container transportation, management, maintenance and repair in 38 countries, for an overall global presence of 59 countries.<ref>name="ReferenceA"</ref>
'''APM Terminals''' is a [[Port operator|port operating]] company headquartered in [[The Hague]], Netherlands. A unit of [[Denmark|Danish]] [[Freight transport|shipping company]] [[Maersk]]'s Transport and Logistics division. It manages [[container terminals]] and provides integrated cargo and inland services, operating 74 port and terminal facilities in 38 countries on five continents. They currently have five new port projects in development, including over 100 inland services. The services include providing container transportation, management, maintenance, and repair in 38 countries. In 2018, APM Terminals was ranked the world's fifth-largest container terminal operator.<ref name="ReferenceA">"Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators 2018", Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd.</ref>

APM Terminals generated profit of USD $4.17 billion in 2016, with a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 5.7%, with lower profit in commercially challenged
terminals in Latin America, North-West Europe and Africa as a consequence of liner network changes and weak underlying markets. The number of containers handled by APM Terminals (weighted by APM Terminals’ ownership interest) increased by 3.7% compared with 2015, to 37.3 million TEUs, boosted by the acquisition of the Grup Maritime TCB portfolio in March 2016. Adjusting for TCB as well as terminals divested in 2015, like-for-like volumes increased 1%, driven by hub terminals and terminals in North Asia and Southeast Asia.

APM Terminals acquired eight out of 11 terminals from the Spanish Grup Marítim TCB’s (TCB) port and rail interests. The acquisition added a combined 2 million TEU equity-weighted volume to APM Terminals, expanding the APM Terminals global terminal network significantly in Spain and Latin America. Concluding the TCB transaction with the three initially carved out terminals in Turkey and on the Canary Islands is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent, which not all of which have yet been satisfied.

APM Terminals launched the project to build a new five million TEU capacity terminal in Tangier, Morocco, which is set to become operational in 2019. APM Terminals MedPort Tangier will have up to 2,000 meters of quay and will increase the Tangier Med complex’s overall capacity to over nine million TEUs. APM Terminals initiated the first phase of a $200 million upgrade and expansion program for Port Elizabeth, NJ, USA, for the terminal to handle larger vessels arriving via the expanded Panama Canal. APM Terminals signed a contract to extend the reach of ten Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes at Pier 400 Los Angeles, California, America's busiest container port. The STS cranes will be able to accommodate Ultra-Large Container Ships of up to 20,000 TEU capacity.

In 2006, APM Terminals entered into a 25-year joint-venture agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation in Jordan to manage the Aqaba Container Terminal. APM Terminals has since invested $300 million, including $140 million to double the port’s key length to one kilometer. Today the port's throughput is 1.3 million TEUs, more than triple compared to when APM Terminals began management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-businessreport.com/article/aqaba-terminal-tripled-throughput-act/ |title="We have more than tripled throughput" |publisher=The Business Report |date=May 2017 |accessdate=7 July 2017}}</ref>

APM Terminals has concluded agreements with China COSCO Shipping Ports and Qingdao Port International Development to divest a minority of the existing reefer terminal and the new terminal under construction in Vado, Italy. After completing the transaction, APM Terminals will retain a 50.1% share and will operate both terminals. APM Terminals has entered into an agreement to divest Pentalver, the UK based provider of container transport and other container related services. The sales price is around USD $100 million, resulting in a minor gain. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2017.

'''Financial Performance'''

APM Terminals earned a profit of USD $438 million (USD $654 million) in 2016 and an ROIC of 5.7% (10.9%). Operating business generated a profit of USD $487 million (USD $696 million) and an ROIC of 8.6% (12.7%) while projects under implementation together with Grup Marítim TCB (TCB) had a loss of USD $49 million (loss of USD $42 million) stemming from start-up costs. Cash flow from operating activities was USD $819 million (USD $874 million). Cash flow used for capital expenditure was USD $1.5 billion (USD
$774 million), mainly due to the TCB acquisition.<ref>http://www.apmterminals.com/en/about-us/financials</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The company's history in terminal operations began a half-century ago with the first [[Maersk]] facility, which opened in [[Brooklyn]], in the [[Port of New York and New Jersey|Port of New York]] in 1958 to handle general cargoes. In 1975, the group established the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey|Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's]] first dedicated container terminal, at Berth 51 at [[Port Elizabeth, New Jersey|Port Elizabeth]], New Jersey.


APM Terminals was founded as the port and terminal operating unit of [[Copenhagen]], Denmark-based A.P. Moller - Maersk Group in January 2001. In 2004, APM Terminals moved its headquarters from Copenhagen to [[The Hague]], Netherlands.
The company's history in terminal operations began a half century ago with the first [[A. P. Moller-Maersk Group|A.P. Moller]] facility, which opened in [[Brooklyn]], in the [[Port of New York and New Jersey|Port of New York]] in 1958 to handle general cargoes. In 1975 the group established the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]]'s first dedicated container terminal, at Berth 51 at [[Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal|Port Elizabeth, New Jersey]].


APM Terminals was established as an independent terminal operating company within the [[Copenhagen, Denmark]]-based [[Maersk Group]] in 2001. In 2004, APM Terminals moved its headquarters to [[The Hague, Netherlands]]. Today the company provides services to more than 60 shipping lines with an integrated Global Port, Terminal and Inland Services Network with interests in 76 operating port facilities, with five in development, and 103 cargo support service operations representing a global presence in 59 countries on five continents.
The company provides services to more than 60 shipping lines with an integrated global port and container terminal network with interests in 60 facilities and three in development, in 30 countries on five continents.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What we do - APM Terminals |url=https://www.apmterminals.com/en/about/our-company |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.apmterminals.com}}</ref>
In 2023, APM Terminals generated USD 3.8 billion in revenue. The company’s 22,000 employees serviced more than 27,000 vessel calls and moved 21.7 million containers at both its hub and gateway terminals. As of April 2024, it operated 60 ports and terminals, located in 30 countries.


===Terminal Expansions===
== Business Operations ==
* In March 2016 APM Terminals completed the $1 billion acquisition of Spanish-based Grup Maritim TCB’s port and rail interests. The acquisition will added 8 terminals with a combined 2 million TEU equity-weighted volumes to the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network.
* Meridian Port Services, a joint venture between APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics, and the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority, have formalized an agreement invest USD 1.5 billion in new deep-water 3.5 million TEU port and logistics hub in Tema, Ghana.
* Sogester Namibe, an APM Terminals joint venture, signed a 20-year concession to operate, maintain and develop the Port of Namibe in southern Angola, in May 2014. Sogester Container Terminal has been operating at Luanda, the primary port of Angola, since 2007.
* Global Ports Investments, Russia's largest terminal operating company, in which APM Terminals holds a co-controlling share, completed the acquisition of NCC, Russia's second-largest terminal operating company in December 2013.
* In February 2013 APM Terminals and Turkish-based Petkim announced the finalization of plans to develop APM Terminals Izmir near the Port of [[Izmir]], [[Turkey]]. The 15.5 meter deep facility opened in 2016 under a 28-year concession, with an initial annual throughput capacity of 1.5 million TEUs.


The following terminals recently completed capacity expansions or are currently under development to increase capacity and efficiency:
== Recent Awards ==
'''2017'''
*'''State of Alabama Trade Excellence Award'''
APM Terminals Mobile was one of eight Alabama businesses to be honored by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley for their achievements in promoting and facilitating the export goods and services from Alabama across the globe.


APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas, [[Mexico]]: Phase II expansion started in 2023. This will increase capacity by one million TEUs.
*'''Global Ports Forum “Best Terminal in South Asia”'''
South Asia Gateway Terminals, at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, was named “Best Terminal in South Asia” by the Global Ports Forum. APM Terminals holds a 33% share in SAGT.
'''2016'''
*'''ICHCA International Safety Innovation Award'''
APM Terminals Buenos Aires, operator of the Terminal 4 facility in Argentina’s primary port, was named winner of the first annual “Innovation in Safety Award”, by ICHCA International, the independent organization dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and transportation.
'''2015'''
*'''Lloyd’s List North American Maritime “Port Operator Award”'''
APM Terminals was named winner of the 2015 “Port Operator Award” at the Lloyd’s List North American Maritime Awards, in Houston, Texas.


APM Terminals Tangier MedPort, [[Morocco]]: One million TEU expansion delivered in 2023, together with electric equipment, shore power, and auto mooring.
*'''Containerisation International “Innovation of the Year” Award'''
APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte II was named winner of the Containerisation International 2015 “Innovation of the Year” Award at the Annual Containerisation International Awards luncheon, in London.


[[Port of Salalah]], [[Oman]]: One million TEU expansion underway, with completion expected in 2025.
*'''All India Maritime & Logistics Awards “Container Terminal of the Year”'''
APM Terminals Mumbai, was once again named winner of the All India Maritime & Logistics Awards “Container Terminal of the Year” Award”.


APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Doubling of annual capacity currently underway with completion expected in 2027.
*'''''Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards “Logistics Award”'''''
APM Terminals Inland Services India was named winner of the Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards “Logistics Award”.


[[Poti Sea Port]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]: Expansion will commence in 2024. The first stage includes a breakwater of 1,700m and a 400m multipurpose quay with 13.5 m depth able to handle dry bulk cargo and an incremental 150,000 TEUs. The second stage will double the annual container capacity at Poti Sea Port to over 1 million TEU.
*'''Pacific Maritime Association Safety Awards'''
APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles won two awards at the 66th Annual Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) Area Accident Prevention Committee Safety Awards for 2014. The first award was the PMA Coast Accident Prevention Awards ceremony in the category of Terminal Operations, Group A, (over one million man-hours worked) for the best Safety Performance achieved in 2014 in all operations at US West Coast ports. This is the sixth year out of the last eight that APM Terminals’ Los Angeles facility has received this award. APM Terminals Pier 400 also won the Southern California Area Container Terminal Safety Award for Group A category terminals.


===Terminal Divestments===
*'''Nigerian Port Authority “Most Environmentally Conscious Port Operator”'''
APM Terminals Apapa named the “Most Environmentally Conscious Port Operator at the Lagos Port Complex” by the Nigerian Port Authority’s Environment Department of the Health, Safety and Environment Division, in recognition of the company’s achievements in the area of terminal safety culture and operating practices in Nigeria’s primary port city.


In 2022, APM Terminals divested its 30% share in the EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Sogester container terminals in Luanda and Namibe, Angola. In 2023/2024, APM Terminals divested its operations in Castellón, Spain; Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, Mauritania; Cotonou, Benin; and Conakry, Guinea. The concession agreement for APM Terminals Itajai, Brazil was not renewed in 2023.
'''2014'''
*'''CII 2013 Environment, Health, and Safety Excellence Award'''
APM Terminals India’s Chennai CFS facility was named winner of the 2013 Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Excellence Award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the implementation of EHS Best Practices.


===Decarbonization===
'''*Excellence in Inland Container Logistics" Award'''
APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia was named winner of the “Excellence in Inland Container Logistics for Manufacturing Sector” award at the 3rd Annual Asia Manufacturing and Supply Chain Awards, presented at the Asia Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit in Mumbai.


In 2022, APM Terminals made an industry-leading commitment to be fully net-zero by 2040, and to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate change |url=https://www.maersk.com/sustainability/our-esg-priorities/climate-change |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.maersk.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions|Scope 1]] are emissions generated while carrying out business activities, whereas scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy.
'''2013'''


Between 2022 and 2023, APM Terminals reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 13%. Additionally, 40% of electricity demand (as of 2023) was procured from renewable resources.
*'''Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2013 “Port Operator Award”'''
APM Terminals was named winner of the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2013 “Port Operator Award” in recognition of maintaining “the highest standards of operational efficiency and customer service throughout the year” among port and terminal operators in the Far East.


In 2023, APM Terminals and DP World<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ports and Terminals {{!}} Container Port and Terminal {{!}} DP World |url=https://www.dpworld.com/supply-chain-solutions/ports-and-terminals |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.dpworld.com}}</ref> published a joint white paper<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Case For Electrified Container Handling - APM Terminals |url=https://www.apmterminals.com/en/about/white-paper |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.apmterminals.com}}</ref> emphasizing the importance of electrified container handling equipment to speed up the decarbonization of the industry.
*'''Containerisation International 2013 “International Terminal Operator of the Year”'''
APM Terminals was once again named “International Terminal Operator of the Year” at the Containerisation International 2013 Awards, for the second consecutive year. APM Terminals’ “ongoing investment programs at its terminals and its ability to implement and adapt very effectively global safety, security and environmental guidelines at the local level” were cited by the judging panel in the win, as well as APM Terminals’ Global Terminal Network’s “success in combining development with continuous improvements in its CSR and environmental policies”.


In 2023, to speed up the adoption and understanding of battery electric container handling equipment, APM Terminals commenced a US$60 million electrification pilot programme at the Aqaba Container Terminal, APM Terminals Barcelona, APM Terminals Mobile, Pier 400 Los Angeles and Suez Canal Container Terminal.
*'''“Best Inland Services Provider” (APM Terminals India)'''
APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. was named “Best Inland Services Provider” for 2013 at the 7th Annual Express, Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership Awards in Mumbai, India in September, in the “Service Excellence” category of the program.


APM Terminals also established the Zero Emission Port Alliance<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZEPA – Zero Emission Port Alliance |url=https://www.zepalliance.com/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.zepalliance.com |language=EN}}</ref> during [[2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference|COP28]] – an industry-wide strategic coalition with the goal of accelerating container handling equipment electrification.
*“'''Container Terminal Operator of the Year” (APM Terminals Mumbai)'''
APM Terminals Mumbai was named “Container Terminal Operator of the Year (Specific)” for 2013 at the 4th Annual All-India Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) on September 6, in Mumbai. The award was presented on the basis of operational performance, year-on-year volume growth, IT efficiency, the use of advanced technology, and customer satisfaction.


== Business Operations ==
*“'''Container Terminal Operator of the Year- Health, Safety and Quality Award” (APM Terminals Pipavav)'''
* Three new terminals commenced operation in 2017: APM Terminals [[Port of Lázaro Cárdenas|Lázaro Cárdenas (Mexico)]]; APM Terminals Izmir, Turkey; and APM Terminals Quetzal, Guatemala.
APM Terminals Pipavav was named winner of the “Port/Terminal Operator of the Year- Health, Safety and Quality Award” for 2013 at the 4th Annual All-India Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA). The criteria for the award include facility investment in health and safety measures, and external industry certification.
* In March 2016 APM Terminals completed the $1 billion acquisition of Spanish-based Grup Maritim TCB's port and rail interests. The acquisition added 8 terminals with a combined 2 million TEU equity-weighted volumes to the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network.
* Meridian Port Services, a joint venture between APM Terminals, [[Bolloré Africa Logistics]], and the [[Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority]], have formalized an agreement to invest $1.5 billion in a new deep-water 3.5 million TEU port and logistics hub in [[Tema]], Ghana.
* Sogester Namibe, an APM Terminals joint venture, signed a 20-year concession to operate, maintain and develop the [[Port of Namibe|Port of Moçâmedes]] in southern [[Angola]], in May 2014. Sogester Container Terminal has been operating at [[Port of Luanda]], the primary port of Angola, since 2007.
* [[Global Ports]], Russia's largest terminal operating company, in which APM Terminals holds a co-controlling share, completed the acquisition of NCC, Russia's second-largest terminal operating company in December 2013.
* In February 2013 APM Terminals and Turkish-based [[Petkim]] announced the finalization of plans to develop APM Terminals Izmir near the [[Port of İzmir|Port of Izmir]], [[Turkey]]. The 15.5 meter deep facility opened in 2016 under a 28-year concession, with an initial annual throughput capacity of 1.5 million TEUs.


==Current New Terminal Development ==
*“'''Container Freight Station of the Year-Private” (Chennai CFS)'''
In 2023, the company won a concession for building and operating a container terminal in the Port of Suape, [[Brazil]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Labrut |first=Michele |date=2024-06-17 |title=APM Terminals to invest $45m in Suape infrastructure |url=https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/ports/apm-terminals-invest-45m-suape-infrastructure |website=www.seatrade-maritime.com}}</ref> Other projects:
APM Terminals India’s Chennai CFS was named co-winner of the 2013 Container Freight Station of the Year Award-(Private) at the 5th Annual Exim India South East Cargo & Logistics Awards, held in Chennai, India on July 19. The award recognizes APM Terminals Chennai’s efforts in promoting trade through creation of modern facilities and infrastructure, and the achievement of high standards of efficiency and productivity during 2012.


*[[Moín Container Terminal]], [[Costa Rica]]
*“'''Container Freight Station of the Year-Private” (Chennai CFS''')
APM Terminals India’s Chennai CFS was named co-winner of the 2013 Container Freight Station of the Year Award-(Private) at the 5th Annual Exim India South East Cargo & Logistics Awards, held in Chennai, India on July 19. The award recognizes APM Terminals Chennai’s efforts in promoting trade through creation of modern facilities and infrastructure, and the achievement of high standards of efficiency and productivity during 2012.

*'''Supplier Appreciation Award (APM Terminals Mumbai CFS)'''
APM Terminals Inland Services Mumbai Container Freight Station (CFS) was selected by Volkswagen India to receive its annual “Supplier Appreciation Award” for excellent performance during 2011-2012. The award is in recognition of the Inland Services operation’s help in achieving Volkswagen’s targeted logistics chain performance levels for the 110,000 vehicle capacity Chakan auto manufacturing facility near Pune, in the State of Maharashtra.

'''National Quality Award (Morocco)'''
APM Terminals Tangier was named winner of the 2012 National Quality Award organized by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies. This 15th annual Quality Award ceremony was held in the Moroccan capital of Rabat, with the participation of the Moroccan Union for Quality (UMAQ). The mission of the UMAQ includes the responsibility to “promote the quality of goods and services in all sectors of the national economy”.

*'''“Best Employer” Award (Morocco)'''
APM Terminals Tangier was named “Best Employer in Morocco” on January 21 at the second annual Best Employer Award sponsored by business consultant Lycom in collaboration with Morocco’s Ministry of Education and Professional Training, the Global Confederation of Moroccan Companies (CGEM), and the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco, and the Best Companies Group.

==Current New Terminal Development or Existing Facility Expansion Projects Include==
'''''New Developments'''''
*[[Puerto Moín|Moin]], [[Costa Rica]]
*[[Tema]], [[Ghana]]
*[[Tema]], [[Ghana]]
*[[Abidjan]], [[Ivory Coast]]
*[[Abidjan]], [[Ivory Coast]]
*[[Vado Ligure]], [[Italy]]
*[[Vado Ligure]], [[Italy]]
*[[Tangier]], [[Morocco]]
*[[Tangier]], [[Morocco]]
*[[Rijeka Gateway]], [[Croatia]]


'''''Expansions and Upgrades of Existing Facilities Include'''''
== Expansions and Upgrades of Existing Facilities ==
*[[Cartagena]], [[Colombia]]
*[[Cartagena, Colombia]]
*[[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]]
*[[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]]
*[[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
*[[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
*[[Mobile, Alabama]]
*[[Mobile, Alabama]]
*[[Onne]], [[Nigeria]]
*[[Onne]], [[Nigeria]]
*[[Port Elizabeth]], [[New Jersey]]
*[[Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal|Port Elizabeth, New Jersey]]
*[[Poti]], [[Georgia (country)|Republic of Georgia]]
*[[Poti]], [[Georgia (country)|Republic of Georgia]]
*[[Qingdao]], [[China]]
*[[Qingdao]], [[China]]
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==Sustainability==
==Sustainability==
APM Terminals’ sustainability initiatives and performance are divided into four core areas: Health, Safety and Security; Environment; Responsible Business; and Social Responsibility. Significant gains or new major initiatives have been achieved or implemented in each performance category.
APM Terminals’ sustainability initiatives and performance are divided into four core areas: Health, Safety, and Security; Environment; Responsible Business; and Social Responsibility. Significant gains or new major initiatives have been achieved or implemented in each performance category.{{According to whom|date=November 2023}}


There were 141 Lost-Time Injuries (LTI) recorded in the APM Terminals operating portfolio in 2017{{According to whom|date=November 2023}}. This was the lowest number of LTI ever achieved by APM Terminals. The LTI frequency rate (LTIF) for the year was 1.62 per million man-hours worked, slightly higher than the 1.52 recorded in 2016. There were also three fatalities at APM Terminals facilities during the year. A new incident reporting tool was launched across all APM Terminals locations globally in the fourth quarter of 2017. The new tool greatly improves our ability to analyze our data and gain more insight into eliminating risk by utilizing data-driven decisions on where to focus attention going forward.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}
The combined Lost-Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) rate for terminal and inland services operations declined by 22% in 2014 to 1.41 per million man-hours worked. APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles won two awards at the 66th Annual Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) Area Accident Prevention Committee Safety Awards banquet at the Port of Long Beach on March 5, 2015. The first award was the PMA Coast Accident Prevention Awards ceremony in the category of Terminal Operations, Group A, for the best Safety Performance achieved in 2014 in all operations at US West Coast ports. This is the sixth year out of the last eight that APM Terminals’ Los Angeles facility has received this award. APM Terminals Pier 400 also won the Southern California Area Container Terminal Safety Award for Group A.


In 2017, we continue to work to improve our environmental performance specifically and to develop global environmental standards and guidelines. In the area of greenhouse gases and other emissions, APM Terminals has set a goal of a 25% reduction in CO2 output, as measured from the base year of 2010. APM Terminals signed a two-year, €5 million (US$6.23 million) contract with Amsterdam-based NV Nuon Energy for the supply of environmentally sustainable wind-generated electricity to power the new APM Terminals Maasvlakte II cranes and container handling equipment. The new deep-water terminal, which was officially inaugurated in April 2015, is the world’s first container terminal to generate zero greenhouse gases and particulate emissions as compared with diesel-powered terminal machinery. The contract term began on January 1, 2015.
In 2018, we continue to work to improve our environmental performance specifically and to develop global environmental standards and guidelines. In the area of greenhouse gases and other emissions, APM Terminals has set a goal of a 25% reduction in {{chem|CO|2}} output, as measured from the base year of 2010. APM Terminals signed a two-year, €5 million ($6.23 million) contract with Amsterdam-based NV Nuon Energy for the supply of environmentally sustainable wind-generated electricity to power the new APM Terminals Maasvlakte II cranes and container handling equipment. The new deep-water terminal, which was officially inaugurated in April 2015, is the world's first container terminal to generate zero greenhouse gases and particulate emissions as compared with diesel-powered terminal machinery. The contract term began on January 1, 2015.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}


APM Terminals has embarked on a program to convert and retrofit more than 400 Rubber-Tire Gantry Cranes (RTGs) in use throughout the APM Terminals global port, terminal and inland services network to a combination electric and diesel power as a measure to reduce both costs and emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the current diesel-powered RTG fleet.
APM Terminals has embarked on a program to convert and retrofit more than 400 Rubber-Tire Gantry Cranes (RTGs) in use throughout the APM Terminals global port, terminal, and inland services network to a combination electric and diesel power as a measure to reduce both costs and emission of carbon dioxide ({{chem|CO|2}}) from the current diesel-powered RTG fleet. RTGs, which are used to move loaded and unloaded containers at the terminals, are usually powered by diesel engines. The new power supply will be a combination of electricity and diesel, utilizing a busbar- a rail providing access to electrical power. Recent technological advances have made such a hybrid power option possible for RTGs. The use of E-RTGs will reduce [[Greenhouse gas emissions|{{chem|CO|2}} emissions]] by between 60-80% compared with conventional diesel-powered RTGs, which will result in overall terminal {{chem|CO|2}} emissions decreasing by 20% per TEU handled. The retro-fitting of the majority of the existing 400-unit APM Terminals RTG fleet will eliminate 70,000 tons of {{chem|CO|2}} emissions annually.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.apmterminals.com/about-us/sustainability/download-report |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705182150/http://www.apmterminals.com/about-us/sustainability/download-report |archive-date=2015-07-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
RTGs, which are used to move loaded and unloaded containers at the terminals, are usually powered by diesel engines. The new power supply will be a combination of electricity and diesel, utilizing a busbar- a rail providing access to electrical power. Recent technological advances have made such a hybrid power option possible for RTGs.
The use of E-RTGs will reduce CO2 emissions by between 60-80% compared with conventional diesel-powered RTGs, which will result in overall terminal CO2 emissions decreasing by 20% per TEU handled. The retro-fitting of the majority of the existing 400 unit APM Terminals RTG fleet will eliminate 70,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.<ref>http://www.apmterminals.com/about-us/sustainability/download-report</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.apmterminals.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.apmterminals.com/ Official site]

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APM Terminals B.V.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTransportation
Logistics
Founded2001
HeadquartersThe Hague, Netherlands
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Keith Svendsen (CEO)
ServicesContainer terminals
Port management
RevenueUS$4.13 billion (2017)
OwnerA.P. Moller-Maersk
Number of employees
22,000 (2022)
Websiteapmterminals.com

APM Terminals is a port operating company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. A unit of Danish shipping company Maersk's Transport and Logistics division. It manages container terminals and provides integrated cargo and inland services, operating 74 port and terminal facilities in 38 countries on five continents. They currently have five new port projects in development, including over 100 inland services. The services include providing container transportation, management, maintenance, and repair in 38 countries. In 2018, APM Terminals was ranked the world's fifth-largest container terminal operator.[1]

History

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The company's history in terminal operations began a half-century ago with the first Maersk facility, which opened in Brooklyn, in the Port of New York in 1958 to handle general cargoes. In 1975, the group established the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's first dedicated container terminal, at Berth 51 at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey.

APM Terminals was founded as the port and terminal operating unit of Copenhagen, Denmark-based A.P. Moller - Maersk Group in January 2001. In 2004, APM Terminals moved its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague, Netherlands.

The company provides services to more than 60 shipping lines with an integrated global port and container terminal network with interests in 60 facilities and three in development, in 30 countries on five continents.[2] In 2023, APM Terminals generated USD 3.8 billion in revenue. The company’s 22,000 employees serviced more than 27,000 vessel calls and moved 21.7 million containers at both its hub and gateway terminals. As of April 2024, it operated 60 ports and terminals, located in 30 countries.

Terminal Expansions

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The following terminals recently completed capacity expansions or are currently under development to increase capacity and efficiency:

APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico: Phase II expansion started in 2023. This will increase capacity by one million TEUs.

APM Terminals Tangier MedPort, Morocco: One million TEU expansion delivered in 2023, together with electric equipment, shore power, and auto mooring.

Port of Salalah, Oman: One million TEU expansion underway, with completion expected in 2025.

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Doubling of annual capacity currently underway with completion expected in 2027.

Poti Sea Port, Georgia: Expansion will commence in 2024. The first stage includes a breakwater of 1,700m and a 400m multipurpose quay with 13.5 m depth able to handle dry bulk cargo and an incremental 150,000 TEUs. The second stage will double the annual container capacity at Poti Sea Port to over 1 million TEU.

Terminal Divestments

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In 2022, APM Terminals divested its 30% share in the EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Sogester container terminals in Luanda and Namibe, Angola. In 2023/2024, APM Terminals divested its operations in Castellón, Spain; Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, Mauritania; Cotonou, Benin; and Conakry, Guinea. The concession agreement for APM Terminals Itajai, Brazil was not renewed in 2023.

Decarbonization

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In 2022, APM Terminals made an industry-leading commitment to be fully net-zero by 2040, and to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 2022.[3] Scope 1 are emissions generated while carrying out business activities, whereas scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy.

Between 2022 and 2023, APM Terminals reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 13%. Additionally, 40% of electricity demand (as of 2023) was procured from renewable resources.

In 2023, APM Terminals and DP World[4] published a joint white paper[5] emphasizing the importance of electrified container handling equipment to speed up the decarbonization of the industry.

In 2023, to speed up the adoption and understanding of battery electric container handling equipment, APM Terminals commenced a US$60 million electrification pilot programme at the Aqaba Container Terminal, APM Terminals Barcelona, APM Terminals Mobile, Pier 400 Los Angeles and Suez Canal Container Terminal.

APM Terminals also established the Zero Emission Port Alliance[6] during COP28 – an industry-wide strategic coalition with the goal of accelerating container handling equipment electrification.

Business Operations

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  • Three new terminals commenced operation in 2017: APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas (Mexico); APM Terminals Izmir, Turkey; and APM Terminals Quetzal, Guatemala.
  • In March 2016 APM Terminals completed the $1 billion acquisition of Spanish-based Grup Maritim TCB's port and rail interests. The acquisition added 8 terminals with a combined 2 million TEU equity-weighted volumes to the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network.
  • Meridian Port Services, a joint venture between APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics, and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, have formalized an agreement to invest $1.5 billion in a new deep-water 3.5 million TEU port and logistics hub in Tema, Ghana.
  • Sogester Namibe, an APM Terminals joint venture, signed a 20-year concession to operate, maintain and develop the Port of Moçâmedes in southern Angola, in May 2014. Sogester Container Terminal has been operating at Port of Luanda, the primary port of Angola, since 2007.
  • Global Ports, Russia's largest terminal operating company, in which APM Terminals holds a co-controlling share, completed the acquisition of NCC, Russia's second-largest terminal operating company in December 2013.
  • In February 2013 APM Terminals and Turkish-based Petkim announced the finalization of plans to develop APM Terminals Izmir near the Port of Izmir, Turkey. The 15.5 meter deep facility opened in 2016 under a 28-year concession, with an initial annual throughput capacity of 1.5 million TEUs.

Current New Terminal Development

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In 2023, the company won a concession for building and operating a container terminal in the Port of Suape, Brazil.[7] Other projects:

Expansions and Upgrades of Existing Facilities

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Sustainability

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APM Terminals’ sustainability initiatives and performance are divided into four core areas: Health, Safety, and Security; Environment; Responsible Business; and Social Responsibility. Significant gains or new major initiatives have been achieved or implemented in each performance category.[according to whom?]

There were 141 Lost-Time Injuries (LTI) recorded in the APM Terminals operating portfolio in 2017[according to whom?]. This was the lowest number of LTI ever achieved by APM Terminals. The LTI frequency rate (LTIF) for the year was 1.62 per million man-hours worked, slightly higher than the 1.52 recorded in 2016. There were also three fatalities at APM Terminals facilities during the year. A new incident reporting tool was launched across all APM Terminals locations globally in the fourth quarter of 2017. The new tool greatly improves our ability to analyze our data and gain more insight into eliminating risk by utilizing data-driven decisions on where to focus attention going forward.[citation needed]

In 2018, we continue to work to improve our environmental performance specifically and to develop global environmental standards and guidelines. In the area of greenhouse gases and other emissions, APM Terminals has set a goal of a 25% reduction in CO
2 output, as measured from the base year of 2010. APM Terminals signed a two-year, €5 million ($6.23 million) contract with Amsterdam-based NV Nuon Energy for the supply of environmentally sustainable wind-generated electricity to power the new APM Terminals Maasvlakte II cranes and container handling equipment. The new deep-water terminal, which was officially inaugurated in April 2015, is the world's first container terminal to generate zero greenhouse gases and particulate emissions as compared with diesel-powered terminal machinery. The contract term began on January 1, 2015.[citation needed]

APM Terminals has embarked on a program to convert and retrofit more than 400 Rubber-Tire Gantry Cranes (RTGs) in use throughout the APM Terminals global port, terminal, and inland services network to a combination electric and diesel power as a measure to reduce both costs and emission of carbon dioxide (CO
2) from the current diesel-powered RTG fleet. RTGs, which are used to move loaded and unloaded containers at the terminals, are usually powered by diesel engines. The new power supply will be a combination of electricity and diesel, utilizing a busbar- a rail providing access to electrical power. Recent technological advances have made such a hybrid power option possible for RTGs. The use of E-RTGs will reduce CO
2 emissions by between 60-80% compared with conventional diesel-powered RTGs, which will result in overall terminal CO
2 emissions decreasing by 20% per TEU handled. The retro-fitting of the majority of the existing 400-unit APM Terminals RTG fleet will eliminate 70,000 tons of CO
2 emissions annually.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators 2018", Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd.
  2. ^ "What we do - APM Terminals". www.apmterminals.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  3. ^ "Climate change". www.maersk.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  4. ^ "Ports and Terminals | Container Port and Terminal | DP World". www.dpworld.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  5. ^ "The Case For Electrified Container Handling - APM Terminals". www.apmterminals.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  6. ^ "ZEPA – Zero Emission Port Alliance". www.zepalliance.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  7. ^ Labrut, Michele (2024-06-17). "APM Terminals to invest $45m in Suape infrastructure". www.seatrade-maritime.com.
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-07-05. Retrieved 2015-07-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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