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APM Terminals Bahrain joins Made in GCC 2026 as partner. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 Mr Luckhurst APM Terminals Bahrain has been announced as a partner for the inaugural Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition, set to start today at Exhibition World Bahrain. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad and with the blessings of the leaders of GCC member states, the event aims to bring together government and industry leaders to advance regional industrial cooperation and integration. APM Terminals Bahrain, part of the AP Moller-Maersk group, operates as an independent division managing a global network of over 60 strategically located container terminals. The company's participation highlights the vital role of port and logistics infrastructure in enabling trade, driving industrial growth, and connecting local manufacturing with global markets. "We are pleased to join Made in GCC 2026 as a partner, reflecting APM Terminals' commitment to supporting trade, connectivity, and economic growth across the region," said APM Terminals Bahrain managing director Matthew Luckhurst. "Ports and efficient supply chains play an important role in connecting local industries with regional and international markets. Through our participation, we look forward to engaging with industry leaders and stakeholders from across the GCC, strengthening collaboration and supporting opportunities that contribute to the continued growth and competitiveness of the region's industrial sector." The Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition will gather policymakers, manufacturers, logistics providers, investors, and innovators to facilitate investment, foster sustainable industrial development, and expand the global reach of GCC-manufactured products. n Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has signed on as a 'supporting partner' for Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition. BBK's partnership highlights the financial sector's role in driving industrial expansion, economic diversification, and regional value chains. With a presence spanning Bahrain, Kuwait, India, the UAE, and Türkiye, the bank brings over 50 years of corporate, retail, and investment banking expertise to the forum.

Green ports: operator seeks urgent action to decarbonise Nigeria's maritime sector. APM Terminals Nigeria has called for urgent action by the government, private sector, investors and development partners to accelerate the development of green maritime infrastructure as part of efforts to decarbonise Nigeria's maritime sector and strengthen the country's trade competitiveness. The operator said Nigeria must move beyond policy formulation and translate its climate and maritime ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects capable of attracting long-term capital while delivering measurable environmental and economic benefits. The chairman of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, made the call at the second Decarbonizing Infrastructure in Nigeria (DIN) Summit in Abuja, themed, "De-risking Green Infrastructure Investments: From Policy Architecture to Bankable Projects." Klinke said while Nigeria had made progress in maritime reforms and climate action, the next phase must focus on implementing projects that can deliver tangible results. "Policy alone does not reduce emissions. Strategies do not decarbonize ports. Frameworks do not attract investment. Projects do," he said. He stressed the need to convert policy ambition into scalable projects that are ready for investment and capable of simultaneously advancing economic growth and environmental sustainability. According to him, maritime transport accounts for more than 80 per cent of global trade by volume, making the decarbonisation of the sector critical to achieving climate objectives while safeguarding Nigeria's long-term economic competitiveness. Klinke identified regulatory clarity, project readiness, reliable emissions data and stronger integration of ports with road, rail and inland logistics networks as critical requirements for accelerating the green transition. He said investments in efficient and cleaner maritime infrastructure would not only reduce carbon emissions but also improve the efficiency of Nigeria's logistics chain and strengthen the country's position in global trade. Also speaking, the chief executive officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Koen De Backker, said ports and terminals had a critical role to play in the energy transition, stressing that decarbonisation must begin with improving the efficiency of logistics operations. He said emissions could be reduced through lower equipment usage and fuel consumption, shorter truck waiting times, reduced congestion, improved cargo flow and operational efficiency, as well as the adoption of cleaner energy solutions and lower-emission technologies. "Maritime decarbonization is not only a fuels challenge. It is also an operational challenge," De Backker said. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, deputy chief of staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, called for urgent policy reforms, stronger public-private partnerships and innovative risk-sharing mechanisms to attract domestic and foreign investment into Nigeria's green infrastructure sector. Hadejia said the country's climate and infrastructure objectives could not be achieved without greater participation from the private sector, development finance institutions and institutional investors. He stressed the need for well-prepared projects capable of attracting long-term capital into the sector. The personal assistant to the president on Subnational Infrastructure and representative of the DIN Summit Steering Committee, Musaddiq Adamu, said the summit was established to bridge the gap between green infrastructure concepts and actual investment. Adamu said engagements from previous editions had already produced tangible outcomes, including progress on port electrification initiatives. According to him, discussions that followed APM Terminals' presentation at the inaugural summit contributed to a partnership with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) aimed at advancing the electrification of port operations and positioning Onne Port as a leading example of green port development in Nigeria. Earlier, Klinke highlighted APM Terminals Nigeria's contribution to the country's decarbonisation agenda, including the launch of a white paper outlining practical pathways for reducing emissions across Nigeria's container logistics value chain. He said the report demonstrated how electrification of logistics operations could stimulate investment, improve energy reliability, create skilled jobs, enhance public health outcomes and reduce supply-chain emissions. As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, APM Terminals, in partnership with the NPA, plans to invest in green power infrastructure and electric equipment across its Apapa and Onne operations. The initiative, according to the company, is expected to improve the efficiency and sustainability of port operations, strengthen Nigeria's trade competitiveness and support the country's climate ambitions. Klinke said the focus should now shift from discussions on whether decarbonisation would happen to creating the investment environment and partnerships required to achieve it at the required pace. "The question before us is no longer whether decarbonisation will happen. The question is whether we will create the partnerships, frameworks and investment environment needed to make it happen at the pace required," he said. He urged stakeholders to move beyond dialogue and prioritise execution, stressing that infrastructure investments and partnerships established today would shape Nigeria's future economy, trade competitiveness and environmental sustainability. LEADERSHIP Group has got the edge. 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Diamond Line service added at APM Terminals Aarhus. September 30, 2026 APM Terminals Aarhus has added a new Diamond Line service, strengthening the Danish container terminal's connectivity with international shipping markets. The new service is expected to provide additional cargo-handling and vessel-call opportunities at Aarhus, Denmark's largest container port. The connection will support exporters and importers by offering another option for moving containerised cargo through the port. The addition of the Diamond Line service comes as shipping lines continue to adjust their networks and expand or refine port coverage in response to changing cargo flows and customer requirements. APM Terminals Aarhus plays an important role in Denmark's container logistics network, serving manufacturers, retailers and freight forwarders across Denmark and the wider Nordic region. Improved service coverage can help strengthen connections between regional cargo centres and global trade routes. The new call is also expected to support the movement of both import and export containers, providing greater flexibility for businesses using Aarhus as a gateway for international trade. APM Terminals is continuing to focus on improving terminal connectivity and operational efficiency across its global network. The addition of Diamond Line further expands the range of shipping services available at Aarhus. The development is expected to benefit the local logistics sector by strengthening maritime connectivity and providing customers with additional options for international container transport.