Kalmar and APM Terminals Sign Alliance for Terminal Automation

Kalmar and APM Terminals announced a strategic alliance to drive the development of next-generation terminal technology and, in doing so, further ensure the resilience and security of port operations.

This alliance is focused on the joint development and implementation of software, where APM Terminals will collaborate with its Kalmar counterparts to jointly foster the Kalmar One solution. The implementation of the software in existing and future terminals will also be carried out in close collaboration.

A key component of this collaboration is the shared value it creates for both organizations through the development of an Automation as a Service approach.

Hans Jacobs, Head of Operational Technology and Analytics at APM Terminals, stated that "this alliance with Kalmar reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of terminal technology through closer collaboration. By combining Kalmar's equipment and software capabilities with APM Terminals' operational and technological expertise, we can jointly develop integrated automation solutions that are safer, more transparent, adaptable, and aligned with real operational needs. This collaboration allows us to bring together technology and knowledge to enhance performance and drive growth, setting a new standard for collaboration in the industry."

Juuso Kanner, Vice President of Automation at Kalmar, pointed out that "we are pleased to announce this strategic alliance with APM Terminals. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the development of terminal automation. Thanks to this alliance, APM Terminals will be able to further reduce complexity and improve efficiency through a common platform across all its automated terminals. Furthermore, all customers who have implemented or will implement Kalmar One will benefit from the improvements developed through this collaboration and APM Terminals' considerable experience in terminal operations."

Currently, APM Terminals uses the Kalmar One system at its Pier 400 terminal in Los Angeles, California, which is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere.