APM Terminals Pipavav sets new benchmark in container handling
APM Terminals Pipavav set a new record of handling the highest volume of container handling during APL Boston port of call on November 8. A total of 3,636 moves/5,682 TEUs was safely completed in a record time of 21 hr 25 minute surpassing the earlier record of 3,207 moves/4,755 TEU in August 2010. Equally important, a new berth productivity (BMPH) record was achieved at 162.20 moves per hour surpassing the earlier record of 151.93 mph in July 2014. Of the total consignment, 3,224 TEUs were moved by rail from the port to northern hinterland.

Keld Pedersen, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav, said, ?This is a proud moment for us at APM Terminals Pipavav. Operational efficiencies are at the core of our value proposition and we are gratified that we were able to surpass our own productivity benchmark. The quick evacuation of cargoes at port will enhance the efficiency for our customers. We continue to do our best to deliver operational productivity for all our customers