Photo: Tomas Myntti, President, Business Area Port Solutions, Konecranes, officially hands over Konecranes’ 1,000th Automated Guided Vehicle to Harold Kunst, Managing Director, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, in Rotterdam on 8 September 2026.
Milestone vehicle symbolizes more than a decade of collaboration, innovation and continuous development in automated container handling.
Konecranes and APM Terminals Maasvlakte II have marked the official handover of the 1,000th Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) produced by Konecranes. APM Terminals Maasvlakte II was selected as the destination for the milestone vehicle, reflecting the longstanding collaboration between the two organizations and their shared contribution to the development of automated container handling. Representatives from both companies celebrated the occasion at the terminal in Rotterdam on 8 September 2026.
The golden AGV represents an important industrial and technological milestone for Konecranes. It also embodies the two organizations’ shared commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement in automated container handling.
When Maasvlakte II was designed, APM Terminals adopted an ambitious terminal concept in which automated and electrified equipment, software and operational processes work together as one integrated system. The implementation of AGV technology at scale became an important part of the new terminal’s automated container-handling concept.
Over the course of their collaboration, the teams from Konecranes and APM Terminals Maasvlakte II have continued to learn, adapt and improve the technology and the processes supporting its use. Today, AGVs form an essential link in the terminal’s operations, transporting containers electrically between the quay and the container yard.
“This golden AGV symbolizes what can be achieved through long-term partnership, innovation and a shared determination to keep improving. As we continue to develop Maasvlakte II, reliable and scalable automation will remain essential to providing our customers with safe, predictable and efficient cargo handling. We congratulate Konecranes on this important milestone and look forward to building the next chapter of our collaboration together,” said Harold Kunst, Managing Director, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
“This is about more than the delivery of a single vehicle,” said Frank Bergsdorf, Director, Konecranes. “It is a reflection of years of cooperation, shared learning and development between our teams. Reaching the milestone of the 1,000th AGV is also a testament to Konecranes’ long-term commitment to automated container handling and to the pioneering nature of our equipment. We appreciate the trust APM Terminals has placed in Konecranes over the years and look forward to continuing that relationship into the future.”
Further information:
Matthew McConnochie, Marketing Manager, Port Solutions
matthew.mcconnochie@konecranes.com
Konecranes Media Desk
media@konecranes.com
This release can be found on Konecranes.com.
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2025, Group sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
About APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) is one of the world’s most advanced fully automated container terminals, located in the Port of Rotterdam. Designed for high-volume, high-efficiency operations, APMT MVII features fully electrified equipment, automated guided vehicles, and remote-controlled cranes, all powered by renewable energy. The terminal offers seamless integration with hinterland transport via dedicated rail and barge facilities, ensuring fast and reliable cargo flows. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation, APMT MVII serves as a flagship for future-ready terminal operations within the APM Terminals portfolio.
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