APMT announces negotiation result for Dutch labour agreement

Negotiations started in June 2013 and led to yesterday’s agreement that gives clarity to those employees currently working at the company’s Maasvlakte I facility who want to transfer to the new terminal which opens November 1, 2014. The new collective labour agreement matches new operating procedures, practices and functions at the new facility, set to be one of the most advanced, automated container terminals in the world.

The new agreement offers salaries adjusted for inflation each year plus wage increases of 0.5% (2015) and 1% (2016) on top of inflation, plus €3,600 (US$5,000) in one-off payments over the CLA period. One of the key elements is 24/7 operations which are crucial to meet customer demands for higher productivity.

Maasvlakte II managing director, Frank Tazelaar stated: “The new CLA contains clear labour condition agreements for employees interested in transferring to our new facility. And for our customers, they know they will be able to access 24/7 operations at our terminal.”