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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Receives New ZPMC Cranes

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. has received next-generation ZPMC cranes for the Amaliahaven expansion, supporting added capacity and larger deep-sea container vessel calls in Rotterdam.

New ZPMC cranes arrive at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. for the Amaliahaven expansion in Rotterdam (Source: Port of Rotterdam)

24, March 2026
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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. has taken delivery of next-generation ZPMC cranes, marking a key step in the expansion of the terminal’s capabilities. The delivery is tied to the Amaliahaven expansion and is set to add operational capacity at the Rotterdam facility.

The new cranes will support the handling of the latest-generation deep-sea container vessels calling at the port. Their arrival also supports a more efficient, resilient and future-ready logistics chain, while reinforcing Rotterdam’s position as Europe’s leading container hub.

This delivery marks an important milestone for APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. as the terminal continues its expansion programme at Amaliahaven.

Tags: Amaliahaven, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, container cranes, Rotterdam, ZPMC

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