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19 August 2026

APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd join forces to drive growth at Maasvlakte II

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APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd join forces to drive growth at Maasvlakte II

PRESS RELEASE APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd partner to drive future growth at Maasvlakte II August 19, 2026 – Hapag-Lloyd to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II and to contribute to the terminal’s future development and performance – Partnership supports the current expansion of advanced terminal capacity at Maasvlakte II, a key European hub for the Gemini Cooperation – Investment strengthens Hapag-Lloyd’s long-term position in Rotterdam and advances its global terminal strategy Hapag-Lloyd has ... The post APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd join forces to drive growth at Maasvlakte II appeared first on The Loadstar .

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