APM Terminals received – at its Maasvlakte II terminal – King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and the Dutch Minister of Justice, David van Weel. The visit is part of the new Dutch government’s focus on critical social sectors and underscores the importance of cooperation between public authorities and private companies to address vulnerabilities in global supply chains.
“The misuse of global supply chains poses a serious challenge for the entire logistics sector and for society as a whole. That is why I wanted to visit APM Terminals in Maasvlakte II: to better understand how public authorities and private companies collaborate in practice, the progress being made, and to underscore the importance of strong long-term public-private partnerships to protect employees, ensure the security of supply chains, and maintain trust in global trade,” said Van Weel.
During the visit, the delegation was able to see firsthand how APM Terminals and Maersk collaborate with local and international authorities, and how these partnerships contribute to creating safer working environments and more resilient supply chains.
“Criminal organizations that exploit global supply chains are ruthless, highly organized, and pose a risk to the hundreds of thousands of employees who work daily to keep global trade flowing,” said Niels Bruus, Head of Security and Resilience at Maersk, the company of which APM Terminals is a part.
APM Terminals has implemented various initiatives focused on the safety of its employees. These include specific training and increased automation at critical points in the supply chain. In the Port of Rotterdam, the deep-water terminals, in collaboration with the authorities, have eliminated access via PIN codes thanks to initiatives such as Secure Chain. The company also supports background checks, as well as the standardization of processes and the handling of goods, as part of the sector’s efforts.
