Six million containers handled in APM Terminals Moín

Just over five years since operations began in 2018, more than 6 million containers have been handled by APM Terminals Moín (TCM) in Costa Rica. During this period container volumes have increased from just over 1 million TEUs in 2019 to 1.26 million TEUs in 2023.

The average number of vessels calling at the terminal each month has also increased from 12 in 2018 to more than 89 in 2023 – up to three times higher than other ports in the region.

Between 80% and 85% of the terminal’s operations involve the efficient and timely handling of export products, such as bananas, pineapples, coffee, tubers and melons. Exports not only generate economic activity but have also positively impacted thousands of jobs among direct personnel and subcontractors.

“Over these past five years we have experienced a growth that ranks us as one of the best Terminals in Latin America,” explained José Rueda, General Manager of APM Terminals Moín.

“We have focused on lifting the standard of innovation, and efficiency and providing a quality service for our customers, the development and growth of our partners and the country. The time taken to release cargo, less than 4 days, has been recognized by the Logistics and Customs Commission of the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce. Now, we are in a solid position to continue being one of the world’s leading terminals and lift the standard of efficiency and reliability even further.”

Referring to how technical improvements are impacting customers, Mehdi Ben Mouloud, Deputy Director General and Chief Operating Officer of TCM said: “APM Terminals is a company at the forefront of technology to not only strengthen the security and efficiency of operations but also to significantly improve our customers’ experience. We are committed to continue innovating to keep Costa Rica at the forefront of the best practices in the port industry, contributing to the sustainable development of the global import and export logistics chain.”