Global port operator running 60+ terminals with 22,000+ staff
APM Terminals operates a distributed network of 60+ container and bulk terminals across 20+ countries, moving physical goods and digital data at scale. The tech stack reveals infrastructure-heavy operations: SAP, SCADA, WMS, and RFID for real-time yard visibility; SolarWinds + Grafana for network monitoring; ServiceNow for asset lifecycle. Hiring is heavily ops-focused (73 of 175 roles), with active projects centered on greenfield terminal construction, yard modernization, and lean automation—indicating capital-intensive expansion combined with incremental efficiency gains.
Notable leadership hires: Maintenance Execution Lead, Head of Procurement, Chief Operations Officer, Portfolio Lead, Commercial Head
APM Terminals is a port operator and supply-chain infrastructure company owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk. The business runs container, bulk, and multipurpose terminals serving global shipping lines and logistics customers. Revenue comes from terminal handling fees, warehousing, and value-added services (bunkering, repairs, documentation). The company operates across four continents with hubs in major trade lanes: Rotterdam, Singapore, Los Angeles, and others. Operational maturity is evident in their focus on standardized processes, safety compliance, and digital solutions for customer-facing booking and tracking.
Core systems include SAP for ERP, SCADA for automation, WMS for yard management, RFID for cargo tracking, and Grafana + SolarWinds for infrastructure monitoring. Salesforce and ServiceNow handle customer and asset management.
Active initiatives include greenfield container terminal construction, port modernization (Port Elizabeth upgrade), yard strategy and lean automation, and expanding the global terminal network through new hubs and facilities.
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