APM Terminals
Global port operator delivering integrated logistics
Automation Engineer - Asset Maintenance
+ 7.5% short-term incentive
On-site in Vado Ligure, Italy.
About the job
- A degree in Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent technical experience is required.
- Experience working with highly automated electromechanical systems is required.
- Good understanding of electrical systems and electrical schematics, including motors, actuators, circuit breakers, and three-phase systems, is required.
- Knowledge of electronic devices, drives or inverters, motor modules, input/output components, and programmable logic controllers is required.
- Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure, servers, databases, and application programming interfaces is required.
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, User Datagram Protocol, and Modbus is required.
- Basic programming skills in at least one language such as Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, or VB6, or equivalent, are required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and results-oriented mindset are required.
- Excellent documentation and follow-through capabilities are required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Support project teams and end users during the implementation of automated systems and technologies.
- Contribute to the design, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems, networks, and related infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot industrial network and wireless communication issues, document solutions, and maintain technical knowledge bases.
- Monitor risks and opportunities during implementation projects, prepare reports, and recommend preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with information technology and operational technology service management processes and contribute to their continuous improvement.
- Participate in research and development initiatives aimed at enhancing automation system performance, reliability, and competitiveness.
- Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, contractors, and suppliers to ensure successful implementation and integration of automation solutions.
- Drive equipment reliability through fault analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Monitor and analyze equipment reliability and availability key performance indicators to support long-term maintenance and automation strategies.
- Siemens product experience is considered a strong advantage.
- Previous experience in ports, container terminals, logistics facilities, or other highly automated industrial environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving, and Root Cause Analysis is preferred.
About the company
APM Terminals runs a global network of container terminals to move goods efficiently. It operates 60+ terminals with more than 22,000 professionals, handling container loading, unloading, storage, and related logistics. The company uses standardized processes across locations, a flexible service approach, and digital tools that let customers book and manage services easily. It also provides dedicated account managers to ensure tailored service. Compared with competitors, it emphasizes a broad, standardized, globally integrated terminal network, proactive customer service, and digital solutions to speed up operations. The goal is to connect the world through safe, reliable, and efficient terminals while promoting sustainable supply chains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
The Hague, Netherlands
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hapag-Lloyd bought 25% of Maasvlakte II on August 19, 2026, validating asset quality.
- Apapa export volumes rose 6% in first-half 2026, supporting utilization and pricing.
- Badagry MoU on September 8, 2026 opens another Nigerian deepwater growth option.
What critics are saying
- Panama's CK Hutchison dispute threatens arbitration and damages claims against APM Terminals Panama.
- Nigeria's Apapa and Onne concessions expire in 2030, risking renewal leverage and revenue disruption.
- Bangladesh's Laldia finishes in 2030; delays or permit fights defer returns and invite rivals.
What makes APM Terminals unique
- Maasvlakte II's 5.4-million-TEU automated expansion locks in long-term European hub capacity.
- Bangladesh's $550 million Laldia DBFOT gives APM Terminals a rare greenfield operating platform.
- Maersk's Panama temporary takeover shows unmatched crisis-response access to strategic canal terminals.
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APM Terminals Apapa to launch 24-hour barge operations. September 15, 2026 APM Terminals Apapa will introduce 24-hour barge operations at its dedicated Finger Jetty in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Nigerian container terminal is also targeting a major increase in rail use, with an ambition to move 60% of its export containers by rail. The initiatives are aimed at improving cargo flows and reducing bottlenecks across Nigeria's export logistics chain. Finger Jetty to operate around the clock. The dedicated Finger Jetty will support both incoming and outgoing container movements. Customers will be able to bring export containers into the terminal, evacuate imports and deliver empty containers by barge around the clock. "This gives us the capacity to handle more barges unlike the past when we had to do barging on our main quay," said Kayode Olufemi-Daniel, Head of Commercial at APM Terminals Apapa. "We now have additional barging capacity which will be operated on our Finger Jetty." APM Terminals said the additional capacity should help improve cargo flows through the terminal. Apapa targets 60% of exports by rail. The terminal is also seeking to expand the use of rail for export containers. APM Terminals Apapa currently has rail arrangements through two locations. Exporters can collect empty containers, load them and return the laden units to the terminal by rail. Each location currently handles around three rail calls per week, depending on demand. Each train has capacity for approximately 60 TEU. APM Terminals said its internal assessment indicates that rail is the most cost-effective option for moving export containers. The terminal has now set a target for 60% of its export containers to arrive by rail. Terminal targets higher export volumes. The plans were presented during the third APM Terminals Apapa Exporters Forum in Lagos. The terminal is working with exporters, shipping lines, logistics companies and regulators to identify problems affecting Nigeria's export supply chain. "We want exporters to come back to Apapa. We want the volumes to come back, which is why we want to ensure the ease of doing business," said Olufemi-Daniel. He added that APM Terminals wants Apapa to strengthen its position as a gateway for Nigerian exports, particularly as the country seeks to increase non-oil trade.
Export volumes rise 6% at APM Terminals Apapa. September 12, 2026 APM Terminals Apapa recorded a 6% increase in export volumes during the first half of 2026. The Nigerian container terminal said exports have maintained a positive growth trend over the past five years. APM Terminals attributed the latest increase to stronger activity from Nigerian exporters and measures aimed at improving cargo flows. Terminal strengthens export operations. APM Terminals Apapa has introduced dedicated export lanes at its gates. The measure is designed to speed up access to the terminal for export cargo. The terminal has also expanded the use of rail services to support cargo movements. The Lagos-Moniya rail connection operates three times per week. It provides exporters with an alternative to road transport and reduces exposure to traffic congestion around Apapa. Export cargo also reaches the terminal through the Ebute Metta rail corridor. "Our role goes beyond handling containers. We want to make it easier, faster and more competitive for Nigerian exporters to access global markets," said Kamal Alhraishat, Managing Director of APM Terminals Apapa. The terminal's main export commodities include soybeans, cashew nuts, cocoa, hibiscus flowers and solid minerals. Export growth continues. APM Terminals Apapa has recorded export growth in recent years. In 2024, export volumes increased by 10%, while imports rose by 13%. The terminal has also invested in additional yard capacity to accommodate export cargo and improve customs clearance processes. APM Terminals said it will continue working with exporters, government agencies, shipping lines and logistics companies to improve Nigeria's export supply chain.
FG, APMT signs MoU to develop Badagry Deep-Seaport. APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to develop the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport. The project is expected to complement existing port infrastructure by providing a new deepwater gateway capable of handling larger vessels and supporting increased cargo volumes. Discover more News Archive Access Government The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, led a Federal Government delegation to Denmark to strengthen maritime cooperation and attract further investment into the country's port infrastructure. According to the minister's Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji Akinola noted on Tuesday that the MoU was signed in Copenhagen on Monday, marking a significant step towards the development of the greenfield port project, which is expected to provide additional deepwater capacity, accommodate larger container vessels and create new transhipment opportunities for Nigeria and the wider West African market. The MoU was signed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of A.P. Moller-Maersk, Vincent Clerc, on behalf of APM Terminals, and the Managing Director of Badagry Port Development Limited and Quinn McGrath Marine and Environmental Services Limited, Didi Ndiomu. The agreement commits the parties to exclusive negotiations to explore the development of Badagry Port, with APM Terminals expressing its commitment to carrying forward the project. Discover more Nigerian News Updates Newspaper Subscription Service Online News Portal The development formed part of broader engagements during Oyetola's visit to Denmark, where the minister and his delegation held discussions with senior representatives of the Danish government and the wider Danish maritime sector. Oyetola said that the Federal Government remains committed to strengthening Nigeria's maritime infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for long-term private-sector investment in the sector. He explained: "Our engagement in Denmark underscores the Federal Government's commitment to modernising Nigeria's maritime infrastructure and unlocking the full potential of our blue economy. Partnering with global terminal operators like APM Terminals to explore strategic greenfield developments such as the Badagry Port is central to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision of positioning Nigeria as West Africa's premier trade and logistics hub." Also, as part of the engagement with APM Terminals, the parties discussed the extension of the company's port concessions at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa and the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), Onne. APM Terminals said the development could be transformational for Nigeria's role in West African trade, particularly by creating significant new opportunities for transhipment. The company's Managing Director, Africa & Europe, part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, Igor van den Essen said: "APM Terminals is keen to contribute to Nigeria's economic growth and position as a trade hub in West Africa. New Telegraph believe further investing long-term in its concessions in Apapa and Onne helps do that, and New Telegraph were pleased to have a constructive dialogue about this today. Additionally, developing Badagry as a greenfield project will further ease congestion in city ports and further open new opportunities. Discover more Newspaper Advertising Space State & Local Government Political News Analysis "APM Terminals is encouraged by the Nigerian government's ambition to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen the country's position as a leading maritime gateway in West Africa, and we are proud to play a part in that ambition. We strongly believe that public-private partnerships help us deliver results that support growth because they drive long-term investment, a better business environment and, thereby, competitiveness in a rapidly developing market." APM Terminals also welcomed the Nigerian government's ambition to expand trade, attract investment and strengthen the country's position as a leading maritime gateway in West Africa. The Managing Director of Badagry Port Development Limited, Didi Ndiomu, described the proposed investment as the beginning of a new phase in Nigeria's maritime development. He explained: "Investing in maritime infrastructure and especially in Badagry as a greenfield port project together with APM Terminals is the beginning of Nigeria becoming the true maritime capital of sub-Saharan Africa in full alignment with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ambitious maritime growth strategy." The proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport is expected to strengthen Nigeria's port network by enabling larger container vessels to call at the country, while supporting greater supply-chain resilience and opening new trade opportunities. The project will also enhance Nigeria's capacity to serve as a regional transhipment hub, allowing cargo destined for other West and Central African markets to be handled through a strategically located deepwater facility. Please follow and like New Telegraph:
Maersk port arm lines up Badagry as next Nigerian gateway. APM Terminals has signed an agreement to enter exclusive negotiations over the development of Nigeria's long-planned Badagry deepsea port, reviving a multibillion-dollar project west of Lagos. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Copenhagen by AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc, on behalf of APM Terminals, and Didi Ndiomu, managing director of Badagry Port Development and Quinn McGrath Marine and Environmental Services. The agreement will see the parties explore APM Terminals' involvement in developing the greenfield port, which is designed to handle substantially larger containerships than Nigeria's existing Lagos terminals and create new transhipment capacity in West Africa. The deal was signed during a visit to Denmark by Nigeria's minister of marine and blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola. APM Terminals also used the visit to discuss extending its existing concessions at the Apapa Container Terminal in Lagos and the West Africa Container Terminal at Onne. No details were given on the length or terms of potential extensions. "Developing Badagry as a greenfield project will further ease congestion in city ports and further open new opportunities," said Igor van den Essen, APM Terminals' managing director for Africa and Europe. Badagry has been on Nigeria's port development agenda for years but has struggled to move from planning into construction. Nigeria's federal government approved the project under a 45-year build-own-operate-transfer concession in 2022, putting development costs at around $2.5bn. Current plans envisage a first phase with 1.2m teu of annual container capacity, a 740-m quay and 18 m depth alongside. The wider masterplan includes container, general cargo, ro-ro and liquid bulk facilities as well as an offshore supply base and logistics zone. At full development, Nigerian authorities have previously put the port's potential container capacity at around 3.9m teu a year. Badagry Port Development said last week that the scheme had moved into an implementation phase and was seeking strategic financial partners. APM Terminals already has a sizeable Nigerian footprint through Apapa and Onne. The group has previously said its terminals handle about half of the country's container traffic and has committed further investment to expand capacity and modernise operations. Covering the global ports scene via our dedicated network of correspondents from across the globe. The next supply chain bottleneck may be waiting at the berth. Murmansk completes first China-Arctic roundtrip cargo experiment. Zayed Port adds UAE's largest floating dock. Panama Canal water squeeze reshapes port flows. Dali inquiry warns US ports are struggling to keep pace. September 8, 2026
APM Terminals renews push for Badagry port. Published on 2026-09-08 at 10:33 APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Badagry Port Development Ltd and Quinn McGrath Marine and Environmental Services Ltd to enter exclusive negotiations on the development of a new deepwater port at Badagry, Nigeria. Choose your subscription. Considering a corporate subscription? Contact WorldCargo News to find out more. Want to read this article for free? You can read one free article per month. Enter your email and WorldCargo News'll send you a free link to access the full article. No payment required.