APM Terminals MVII signs largest European expansion contract (62 cranes) with Kuenz and ABB

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) has signed the largest expansion contract ever in Europe with Kuenz and ABB. The contract includes the purchase of as many as 62 Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs) from renowned Austrian construction company Kuenz, featuring the reliable automated handling systems from ABB. The ceremonial signing of this mega-contract took place on March 13, 2024. The first ARMGs will be delivered as early as April 2025. Due to the leading-edge technology and efficiency of these ARMGs, the capacity of APMT MVII is expected to significantly increase, nearly doubling by the end of 2027.

With the signing of these mega-orders, a significant milestone is achieved in the expansion plans of APMT MVII, enabling the terminal to prepare for further phased capacity expansion with the arrival of these advanced and efficient super cranes. This marks a major and innovative boost for the future of container handling in Rotterdam, reinforcing APM Terminals' position as a leading player in the logistics sector.

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