Kim Fejfer, CEO, APM Terminals, stated “In very challenging shipping and economic environments APM Terminals’ progress and growth remain steady and positive. The strength of the organization and the Global Terminal Network is reflected not only in our financial performance, but in our continued success in gaining new customers and winning new terminal development projects around the world.”
During the 1st Half of 2008, APM Terminals has continued to grow, and completed implementation of terminal projects in Xiamen (China), Tangier (Morocco) and Tema (Ghana). Implementations have started in Vado (Italy) and expansion projects in Salalah (Oman), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia). Volume from other customers than Maersk Line constitutes an increasing share of total volume (38% in 1st half 2008 vs. 33% in 1st half 2007).