APM Terminals (APMT) Maasvlakte II has marked the official start of the expansion of its terminal.
The expansion, realised in close cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the CareGo consortium, will double the capacity of APMT MVII.
This will reportedly make the terminal the largest and most efficient and sustainable automatic APMT operator in Europe.
The expansion includes the construction of 51 hectares of container terminal land, with 1,000 metres of deep-sea quay, truck and rail transfer zones and the latest generation of Automatic Terminal Trucks. The project further includes developments such as emission-free AGVs and fully electrified sustainable infrastructure.
The first phase of the expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
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Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, said: “Today we celebrate an important milestone in the 25-year cooperation between APM Terminals and the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
“I am proud of the dedication and flexibility of the teams from both organisations in designing and realising this state-of-the-art terminal. APM Terminals has played and will continue to play an important role in the development of the container segment at the Port of Rotterdam.
“Investments such as this are crucial to ensure that the port remains attractive as a business location and maintains its position as a reliable and resilient container hub in Northwest Europe. In times of geopolitical turmoil, this is vital for security of supply and employment in the Netherlands and Europe.”
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Harold Kunst, Managing Director of APMT MVII, further commented: “This expansion allows us to continue to handle the high-capacity demand from our customers in a fast and reliable manner while setting new standards in sustainability and efficiency.
“None of this would be possible without the dedication and commitment of our employees, the loyalty of our customers and the confidence of our shareholders. We are very grateful to them all and look forward to continuing to build together on a rock-solid, reliable and sustainable future.”
Late last year, APMT MVII announced it is preparing to offer shore power for sea-going vessels by 2028 in an effort to make the Port of Rotterdam more sustainable.
