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APM Terminals hosted King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel at its Maasvlakte II terminal. The visit is part of the new Dutch government's focus on critical social sectors and highlights 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," stated Van Weel.
During the visit, the delegation gained firsthand insight into 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 exploiting 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, of which APM Terminals is a part.
APM Terminals has implemented various initiatives focused on employee safety. These include specific training and increased automation at critical points in the supply chain. At the Port of Rotterdam, deep-sea terminals, in collaboration with authorities, have eliminated PIN code access thanks to initiatives like Secure Chain. The company also supports background checks, as well as the standardization of processes and cargo handling, as part of industry efforts.
Source: portalportuario
