Lloyd’s List, an international maritime publication, has named APM Terminals ‘port operator for 2009’ at its annual global awards dinner held in London recently. The terminal was chosen for its ability to expand its global terminal network and customer portfolio amidst tough market conditions.
Speaking on the award, Richard Mitchell, chief commercial officer, APM Terminals, who received the award on behalf of the company, described it as a tribute to workers at the terminal whose excellence earned the support of their clients.
According to Mitchell, the nomination was based on APM Terminals’ ability to expand its network, and at the same time take the lead in environmentally-friendly terminal operations, industry innovation and corporate social responsibility.
“The portfolio is geographically well-balanced, serving more than 60 shipping lines through its global terminal network in 34 countries, on five continents, with three quarters of a billion dollars invested in 2008 alone,” Mitchell stated.
According to him, there are numerous terminal projects underway, including the recently opened Bahrain Gateway at Khalifa bin Salman Port.
APM Terminals has been involved in efforts to increase service and develop modern container facilities at historically underserved emerging economies in Africa, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia.
Over the weekend, the organisation also won the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) ‘Best Terminal Operator in the Country’ award owing to its contribution to quick container delivery and efforts to reduce congestion at the ports.
Speaking on the award, Richard Mitchell, chief commercial officer, APM Terminals, who received the award on behalf of the company, described it as a tribute to workers at the terminal whose excellence earned the support of their clients.
According to Mitchell, the nomination was based on APM Terminals’ ability to expand its network, and at the same time take the lead in environmentally-friendly terminal operations, industry innovation and corporate social responsibility.
“The portfolio is geographically well-balanced, serving more than 60 shipping lines through its global terminal network in 34 countries, on five continents, with three quarters of a billion dollars invested in 2008 alone,” Mitchell stated.
According to him, there are numerous terminal projects underway, including the recently opened Bahrain Gateway at Khalifa bin Salman Port.
APM Terminals has been involved in efforts to increase service and develop modern container facilities at historically underserved emerging economies in Africa, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia.
Over the weekend, the organisation also won the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) ‘Best Terminal Operator in the Country’ award owing to its contribution to quick container delivery and efforts to reduce congestion at the ports.