APM Terminals Maasvlakte II is significantly expanding its automated operations with a substantial order placed with Konecranes for an Automated Horizontal Transport System. The delivery and commissioning of this advanced system are slated to commence in 2025. The comprehensive contract encompasses up to 71 Lift Automated Guided Vehicles (Lift AGVs), with provisions for system expansion to accommodate over 140 Lift AGVs. It also includes a third battery exchange station and virtual reality simulation software, all designed to elevate the terminal's reliability and efficiency standards. This strategic acquisition is a key component of APM Terminals' ambitious expansion project, which aims to double its capacity by 2027. Upon completion, Maasvlakte II (MVII) will be recognized as APM Terminals' largest fully automated terminal in Europe, spanning 130 hectares and featuring a 2,000-meter deep-sea quay and 500 meters of barge quay. Harold Kunst, Managing Director of APM Terminals MVII, expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating, "The high-quality equipment from Konecranes has met our expectations time and time again. With this follow-up order for an electrified automated transport system, we are laying a reliable foundation to meet our ambitious growth and CO2 reduction targets, and we can also serve our customers well at the expanded terminal." Konecranes will provide not only the physical equipment but also integration, commissioning, and automation services to ensure a seamless implementation. Ralf Konnerth, Director of Automated Horizontal Transport at Konecranes, remarked, "We are proud to continue our long-term partnership...