New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon visited APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam

APM Terminals had the honour of welcoming New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to its state-of-the-art container terminal at Maasvlakte II in the Port of Rotterdam on 25 June. The visit, part of the Prime Minister’s attendance at the NATO Summit in The Hague, underscored the international appeal of the terminal as a leading centre for sustainable and innovative port logistics.

During the visit, Prime Minister Luxon was given a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most advanced and efficient container terminals, where sustainability, automation, safety and reliability are fundamental to its operations. As an integrated part of the Maersk–Hapag-Lloyd Gemini Network – which aims for reliability above 90% – the terminal plays a vital role in connecting global trade routes.

“At APM Terminals, we take pride in our role connecting global supply chains from north to south, east to west,” said Harold Kunst, Managing Director of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II. “It was an honour to host Prime Minister Luxon and highlight our commitment to sustainable, future-focused port logistics.”

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II: flagship of the Gemini Network

As a core hub within the Maersk–Hapag-Lloyd Gemini Network, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II plays a pivotal role in facilitating global trade. With a planned expansion set to increase annual capacity from 2.6 to 5.4 million TEU, the terminal is evolving into Europe’s most modern, efficient, safe and sustainable gateway – ready to meet the logistics demands of tomorrow.