APM Terminals Poti breaks crane productivity record for the second time in 2020

On the 21^st September APM terminals Poti handled a new record of 697 containers (1156 TEUs) in a single shift, which equates to a container being handled every minute on average.This surpasses the previous record (628 containers) set in May this year.

“2020 has seen improvements in various important indicators at Poti Sea Port, these indicators include crane productivity (achieving a port record for the second time), 0 demurrage on vessel handling; and vastly reduced truck delays at the port premises. All of this indicates continued and sustained improvements in the operational processes and is a good example of how close communication and coordinated actions between all involved stakeholders can increase operational effectiveness.” – Matthew Rantanen, Chief Operations Officer, APM Terminals Poti.

Just like other records, the current one is the higher that has ever been achieved at Poti Sea Port with 2 Mobile Harbor Cranes.

General Information

APM Terminals, part of the A.P Moller – Maersk, operates a global network of 78 operating ports and terminal facilities spread over 58 countries.

In April 2011, APM Terminals purchased Poti Sea Port, the largest port in Georgia, a multi-purpose facility with 15 berths for cargo and RoRo service, with total quay length of 2,900 meters and more than 20 quay cranes. Since assuming operations, APM Terminals has invested over USD 80 million upgrading the outdated port infrastructure and service facilities, including the construction of a new Customs Center, as well as new rail and truck facilities.

During this period Poti Sea Port has continued with upgrades of the current port infrastructure and equipment to make it the most productive and safest port in the Region while maintaining its preeminent position as the leading gateway to and from Central Asia and the Caucasus.