Quay crane waiting times down by 90% at APMT Gothenburg

The implementation of new standard operational procedures for container lashing at APM Terminals (APMT) Gothenburg has reduced quay crane waiting times by 90%.

Using ‘Lean’ methodology, which is being adopted across all of the company’s terminals around the world, a ‘transformation team’ at the facility identified the root cause of the time delay – inaccurate information provided to the vessel crew.

As a result, the team has implemented a revised process to ensure that the information sent out to each vessel call is clear, accurate and standardised.