Mega expansion at APM Terminals MVII: First shovel goes into the ground

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has just announced the official start of the expansion of its terminal. 

The expansion, realized in close cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the CareGo consortium, is set to double the capacity of APM Terminals MVII.

According to APM Terminals, this will make the terminal not only the largest, but also the most efficient and sustainable automatic APM Terminals operator in Europe.

The expansion of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II includes the construction of 51 hectares of container terminal land, with 1,000 meters of deep-sea quay, truck and rail transfer zones and the latest generation of Automatic Terminal Trucks.

Harold Kunst, Managing Director of APM Terminals MVII, said: “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.”

The first phase of the expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, the company said.