Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) in Rotterdam. This follows unconditional approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
The investment strengthens Hapag-Lloyd’s global terminal portfolio, managed by Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT), and secures long-term access to handling capacity at one of Europe’s most advanced container terminals.
‘We are very pleased to have completed this transaction and become a shareholder in Maasvlakte II. Together with APM Terminals, we look forward to supporting the terminal’s continued growth and development, creating long-term value for our customers and further strengthening Rotterdam’s role as a major European gateway,’ says Dheeraj Bhatia, CTIO of Hapag-Lloyd AG and CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals.
Harold Kunst, Managing Director of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II: ‘Hapag-Lloyd’s participation as a shareholder supports the terminal’s long-term growth and our ongoing expansion, while our focus remains unchanged: operating safely and reliably for all our customers and delivering the additional capacity and performance they need.’
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Expansion and automation
Maasvlakte II serves as a key European hub for the Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. The terminal is currently undergoing a major expansion, including additional berth and yard capacity as well as further automation. Following completion of the expansion, the terminal is expected to reach an annual handling capacity of approximately 5.4 million TEU.
Established in 2023, Hanseatic Global Terminals operates as an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group, focused on terminals and infrastructure. As part of its 2030 vision, the company aims to become a leading global terminal operator and expand its portfolio to approximately thirty terminal investments worldwide.
Picture: Hapag-Lloyd container ship at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (photo Hapag-Lloyd).
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