A more stable terminal for a more reliable flow

For anyone planning a container flow, it is simple: it needs to work. When conditions change, there needs to be enough capacity and flexibility to keep the flow moving.

This is also where APM Terminals Gothenburg has focused its efforts. In 2025, the terminal was among the ports that improved their performance the most globally, according to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).

Behind this development is no single major change. Instead, it is about systematically identifying and addressing the things that disrupt the flow, and making many smaller improvements that together create a more stable operation.

“It is the combination of initiatives that has made the difference. Above all, we have become better at identifying problems, understanding why they occur and actually solving them,” says Jasmin Mujdzic, Head of Operations at APM Terminals Gothenburg.

Higher productivity creates greater flexibility

Productivity is an important part of this development. Today, APM Terminals handles an average of two containers per minute, placing the terminal among the top performers globally.

For customers, however, it is not the figure itself that matters, but what it means: more capacity and greater flexibility to manage changes without them affecting the wider flow.

“When we have higher productivity, we have more capacity in the system. This gives us greater flexibility when conditions change. If, for example, a vessel is delayed, we are in a better position to help it get back on schedule,” says Jasmin.

Ultimately, it is about providing predictability and reliability – giving customers confidence that they can plan their flows knowing that the terminal will deliver as agreed.

“If we agree on something, our customers should be able to rely on us to deliver,” concludes Jasmin Mujdzic.