A big step towards our decarbonisation
PILOT PROJECT 14
SPANISH ENGLISH
EDITOR
Employee Relations, Public Affairs & Communication.
COORDINATION AND DESIGN
Araceli Muñoz.
CONTENTS
Araceli Muñoz, Miguel Ruíz, María García, Mª Fe Peñaranda, Juan José Huguet, Joan Triadó, Ignacio Perea, Gabriel Rodríguez, Narcís Pavón, Raquel Manzanera, Iker Pescador y Antonio Moreno.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Miguel Martínez, Pablo Segura, Andrés Domínguez, Javier Campos, Jesús Cervera, Andra Alecsandru, Silvia Arilla, Eva Mª Martínez, Fran Cueto, Iván García Jorquera, Manel Herrador.
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araceli.munoz@apmterminals.com
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Social Action Awards
Find out about the winning projects in the latest edition and how we celebrated the awards ceremony.
Out of context
Miguel Martínez, an electrical technician at APM Terminals Valencia, has appeared in a couple of regional television quiz shows.
Global Safety Day
We held a new edition with group dynamics, physiotherapy sessions and a motivational talk by Jaime Alguersuari, former Formula 1 driver.
Decarbonization
Remember how we celebrated the start of the electric straddle carrier pilot project in Barcelona.
Asset Maintenance
Take a look at the new STSs at APM Terminals Valencia, before the transfer to the Levante dock.
Lean
We attended the graduation of our colleagues at levels 4 and 5 of Lean. Congratulations!
Engagement
A group of 16 workers from Valencia decide to take part in a night-time fun run through the city streets.
A virtual coffee with...... In this edition of the internal communication magazine, we have a virtual coffee with Andra Alecsandru, Lean Leader at APM Terminals Spanish Gateways.
To our colleagues in Valencia
Life turned upside down on 29 October in the Valencian Community, and at APM Terminals, asserting our values as a Maersk Group company, we have been sensitive to the tragic situation caused by the effects of the storm, and helped as much as possible in the recovery of the material damage suffered by company workers, providing them with extraordinary payments, cleaning machinery and equipment, vehicles, legal and psychological support . Around 30 colleagues have registered material losses of some kind. We wish to encourage everyone and thank the Valencia staff for their willingness to ensure that our activity, which is critical for the community, continued in such a difficult situation.
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Gemini: a turning point in maritime transport
The launch of the Gemini Cooperation, the result of the alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, marks a before and after in global maritime transport. With their innovative Network of the Future, these shipping companies are proposing a revolutionary model that goes beyond traditional alliances and responds to the demands of a market that is more demanding than ever.
Designed to simplify operations and guarantee reliability, the Network of the Future focuses on strategic East-West routes with fewer stopovers, high-performance terminals and a focus on punctuality. Its ambitious goal: to achieve 90% punctuality across the entire network and 95% at hubs, unprecedented standards in the industry.
This model combines advanced technology, strategic planning and a cultural transformation that
Julián Fernández Managing Director APM Terminals Spanish Gateways
prioritises predictability and efficiency. It also redefines the role of gateways and transhipment terminals, integrating them as key elements to guarantee agile and reliable operations.
The Gemini Cooperation not only proposes a change in the way of operating, but also promotes a commitment to sustainability and excellence in a more competitive global environment. With this approach, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are positioning themselves as leaders in an industry that is looking to the future.
Best regards.
Julián Fernández.
Thanks
for contributing
APM Terminals Spanish Gateways Social Action Awards have been consolidated as the tool for channelling our corporate social responsibility, helping seven groups this year
Fundación Utópika
Fundación Utópika has received support from APM Terminals Spanish Gateways for its emotional education initiative for young people with its Akademia project, which promotes free education for people between the ages of 18 and 23.
Ya son cuatro las ediciones de los Premios Acción Social en APM Terminals Spanish Gateways. Desde su convocatoria en septiembre, han sido muchas semanas de ejecución de un procedimiento transparente en el que están involucradas personas trabajadoras que representan a las terminales de Valencia, Barcelona y de Gijón, y que voluntariamente forman parte de esta iniciativa
anual, ya sea apadrinando proyectos de asociaciones cercanas o formando parte del jurado. Muchas gracias a quienes habéis participado, especialmente a todos y a todas las que habéis presentado proyectos, y al presentador de la ceremonia de entrega de los premios de este año, Ramiro Martín. ¡Enhorabuena a todas las asociaciones por vuestra labor, y nos vemos en la quinta edición!
Stella Maris
The work of Stella Maris is well known in the Port of Barcelona, and this year the jury of the Social Action Awards has decided to support them in their human assistance services to crews.
A project sponsored by Joan Carbó
A project sponsored by Lluís Camprubí
ASPACE Gijón
ASPACE’s work focuses on supporting people with cerebral palsy and related conditions in adulthood. The grant awarded at the Social Action Awards will support them in this valuable work.
A project sponsored by Begoña Giganto
València Acull
Language is the main tool for the integration of migrants. Teaching it is what Valencia Acoge does, and it is the project that the Social Action Awards jury has supported.
A project sponsored by Molly Martínez
Mensajeros de la Paz
The NGO founded by Padre Ángel will use the money provided by APM Terminals for its programme to feed vulnerable families in Alicante.
A project sponsored by Begoña Llopis
Assotea Martorell
This is the second time that Assotea Martorell has received aid from the Social Action Awards. In the first edition they received computer equipment for the stimulation of their users. In this edition, in which the prize is in cash, they will use the aid for their individualised intervention programme for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
A project sponsored by María Ángeles Oliva
Sosciathlón
Every year this association organises a sporting event and donates the proceeds to research into diseases. This year the proceeds from Sosciathlón will go to research into epilepsy and melanoma.
A project sponsored by Javier Sánchez Monforte
13 projects were submitted this year by workers to the Social Action Awards
TMiguel Martínez
Contestant
o work in emergencies, you have to be made of something different. And to face the camera, too. Our colleague Miguel Martínez Fombuena knows this very well. He is an electromechanic in Group 1 at APM Terminals Valencia, a Red Cross volunteer as a health emergency technician, a fan of TV competitions and, on occasions, even a contestant. For all these reasons he deserves his space in the Out of Context section of the 13th edition of Spanish Gateways NEWS.
So far, there are two À Punt competitions in which Miguel has already appeared: A la saca and Atrapa’m si pots, where he won three programmes and on the last day he was one step away from winning the jackpot. ‘I’ve always been interested in competitions, and I thought I’d be more nervous in front of the cameras, but I wasn’t,’ says Miguel of his time on TV. And it won’t be the only channel he appears on, because the Discovery MAX production company filmed him at work last summer, and he will appear in one of the episodes that will be dedicated to corrective work in Maintenance.
Because Miguel is dedicated to emergencies, both in fixing machines in the terminal as an electronics technician, and in caring for people in his spare time as a Red Cross volunteer. ‘The world of the ambulance is very demanding and the level of demand of the pandemic took its toll. But we continue to provide specific services and we are there for whatever is required of us’. For example, to actively participate in the festival of Valencia, or to attend sporting events such as those in which he also likes to participate. Because he is also a keen cyclist.
Curious to be safer
We celebrated Global Safety Day, under the slogan ‘Be curious because we care’ with group dynamics, awards for people in the team and a talk by former Formula 1 driver Jaime Alguersuari.
APM Terminals Spanish Gateways has focused its celebration of Global Safety Day this year on encouraging curiosity through group dynamics. An edition that APM Terminals celebrated in November with the slogan Be curious because we care, which the terminals in Barcelona, Gijón and Valencia have delayed due to the consequences of the DANA storm, in which the safety work of several people on the team has been recognised, and there was a motivational talk by former Formula 1 driver Jaime Alguersuari. ‘Our facilities are high-risk environments. We have procedures that are continuously updated and improved, but sometimes this is not enough. It is a proactive and curious attitude that can make the difference in our safety. With days like Global Safety Day we put the focus on it,’ said Julián Fernández, CEO of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways, during the opening ceremony that was
Different moments of the celebration of Global Safety Day in Valencia, Barcelona and Gijón.
Stress management, physiotherapy and safety promotion sessions were all part of GSD
broadcast live to the three terminals. Throughout the morning, the team took part in physiotherapy sessions, stress management workshops and group dynamics to encourage curiosity. Teamwork was precisely the theme of the conference given by Jaime Alguersuari, a leading figure in the world of motor racing and an example of achievement and success. During his speech he emphasised the importance of people’s attitude in gaining the seconds that make the difference in competition, and he also pointed out the importance of recognising the work of the team, referring to the Safety Awards that were presented to Andrea Montero and Daniel Cortés, from APM Terminals Barcelona, Juan José Huguet and Joan Carbó, from APM Terminals Valencia, and Laura Gutiérrez and Marcos Antonio Fernández, from APM Terminals Gijón.
Andrea Montero, Daniel Cortés, Juan José Huguet, Joan Carbó, Laura Gutiérrez and Marcos Antonio Fernández received Safety Awards for their work in prevention.
Other moments of the event for Global Safety Day.
What’s new in Safety
Cabins for hauliers
The safety of our people is at the core of our way of doing business, learning every day about our working conditions in order to apply measures that help operations to be carried out safely. In these pages we show some examples.
APM Terminals Barcelona is carrying out a pilot project with booths for carriers in buffers 14, 15 and 16. When entering the booths, people can activate a traffic light that indicates to the carrier operator that they are in a safe zone.
Segregated pedestrian area
The CFS area of APM Terminals Barcelona has a segregated and signposted pedestrian zone to increase pedestrian safety in the area. Like most of the projects in these pages, these are initiatives that have emerged from Kaizen de Pedestrians.
Reinforced platforms
APM Terminals Barcelona is going to have reinforced platforms for loading and unloading containers on the quay. At the moment there are 4 that are already in use, increasing safety and preventing people from being under the containers handling twistlocks, but the project envisages 4 for each crane.
Pinning stations in Gijón
APM Terminals Gijón will take an important step forward in the safety of operations on the quay with four pinning stations and the redesign of the quay lanes.
Signalling for CFS containers
Another example of the measures taken to make work safer is this signage in the CFS area of APM Terminals Barcelona with visible and easy-to-install magnetic devices to warn straddle carrier operators that someone is working on the container.
At APM Terminals Valencia, the technology has been improved to prevent a truck from being lifted during the lifting of the container by an RTG.
Pablo Segura HSSQE Site Manager APM Terminals Barcelona
‘In HSSQE we must have visibility, accompany the teams and provide solutions’
Pablo arrived in Barcelona in 2018 with the intention of studying for a Master’s Degree in Management Development, Coaching and Emotional Intelligence for a year. With a degree in Health and Safety in Argentina and a Higher Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention, he had previously worked in heavy industries related to mining and oil, managing large teams. Having been used to a different pace, he found studying too quiet and ended up looking for something more action-packed. At that time, the Barcelona terminal was looking for a Sa-
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fety Supervisor, and he took the job on a three-month contract. It didn’t last three months, but four, and the position ended up opening up. He applied, and in January 2019 he began his career at APM Terminals. It had been barely two years since the Barcelona terminal had been acquired and it was starting to apply global protocols. ‘The standards at APM Terminals are in a different league, they are very high. In five years the terminal has evolved a lot in terms of prevention, environment and security. It is a constant and we are increasingly being asked for more. For
me that is great’.
You came from a different sector, what were your feelings the first time you entered the port?
My first experience was very interesting and enriching. I thought it wouldn’t be difficult, but when I got to know the processes I understood how complex the business and the operations are. During the first few weeks I didn’t understand anything. I had come from working in oil and mining, with very high safety standards, but with different risks. I had to climb up a crane 56 metres high to understand how they worked, onto a straddle carrier to see what the operator’s view was and delve into the maintenance protocols to understand them, because there is work at height and many actors involved in the business: stevedores, the ship’s own personnel, contractors, hauliers... the ship. My head was spinning, it was amazing just to get on a crane and see the entrance to the ship and how it left the container in the holds. From the moment the ship announces its arrival, a large number of actions are triggered and many actors come into play. We, from the prevention department, try to have everything under control, providing solutions, and making sure that everyone who enters the terminal is aware of the risks.
And what are the main security cha-
In the forefront, Pablo Segura, during Global Safety Day.
llenges facing the terminal?
I think the biggest challenge is to achieve a culture of safety. That everyone thinks and raises their hand to point out what they don’t see as safe. The evolution of technology is also a challenge and we in prevention must keep up with the evolution of the company. Every time we introduce a change in the terminal, we have to analyse all the risks and how that change impacts on all aspects. Another important challenge is that we as a department have visibility, and that we are there to accompany areas such as Maintenance, Facilities, Operations, to be a partner to assess risks and provide solutions. Listening to people, and that each of the people who work here knows what their role and responsibilities are in terms of safety. And also that we communicate with the front line, to find out what they need. That is also a challenge as a department. Do you think there is a long way to go to achieve it?
We have to change our mentality, because in the end we are the business partner of Operations and Maintenance, and we have to be there on a day-to-day basis and talk to people. It is our responsibility as a department to go to meetings, to Gemba... the key thing is that each person in the Prevention department knows what each person does, what risks are involved and what each person’s needs are. If anyone has any questions about this protocol and it has to be revised 3 or 4 times for it to work, then so be it. For us as APM Terminals Barcelona we must have a very open mind and yes, we are on the right track, I think we still have a long way to go, but we have made a start.
What achievement are you most satisfied with?
The good communication that exists with the heads of the departments. We have very dynamic talks in which problems are raised and how to solve them, we all get to work and always thinking of a safety solution. For me it is a great achievement, because in other companies that doesn’t ha-
ppen. Before, a long time ago, when we talked about Safety, all the responsibility was put on the person, on the use of PPE, for example, or on the application of protocols. What they are thinking about for Barcelona goes further, it’s about barriers, engineering measures that provide much more effective solutions, such as improving machinery, changing the layout of the terminal, making
‘In the terminal, every day brings a new challenge. I love that dynamic’
processes safer, installing cameras, anti-trap sensors or lifelines on cranes. These are huge achievements, because in the end these measures are more effective for the risks we face.
What do you like most about your daily work?
When I arrived here, someone who is no longer with the company told me that no two days are the same, and it’s true. There’s a dynamic here that I love. You can’t get bored, every day there’s a new challenge, and you have 24 hours to solve it and implement a definitive measure. I think what I like most is that there is
always a new challenge, even though the process is always the same: moving containers from one place to another. Sometimes it is a real challenge for both me and my team: we have to provide support so that operational needs comply with safety, health and environmental standards. Sometimes that is the most important challenge.
And how do you deal with the stress?
It is a stressful position. But there are two ways of dealing with it: first, by understanding that none of this is personal and, second, I do a lot of sport. I train every day, I do marathons and half marathons and I have a paddle surf board that I use a lot in the summer to go and see the sunrise. Living in a city that’s close to the sea is incredible. And spending time with friends. I also always come with the intention of having a laugh with the team. We have problems to solve, but we always have to find time to laugh. It’s important to rest, disconnect and if something is not urgent, solve it at another time with more energy. It’s true that I always have my phone on, but I go home with peace of mind, knowing that our staff know how to do things and always do them in the best possible way. And, if they are not sure how to do something, they make the right decision to raise their hand and call,
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Pablo Segura.
in our A milestone electrification
We celebrate the arrival of the first electric straddle carriers at the Barcelona terminal, and also in the Mediterranean, which form part of one of the five projects to electrify machinery at APM Terminals in order to reduce emissions
Julián Fernández, José Alberto Carbonell and Igor van den Essen, during the event.
The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is getting closer for APM Terminals in Spain, with the celebration on 9 December of the arrival of the first electric straddle carriers at the Barcelona terminal, and also in the Mediterranean. In total, work is underway on the assembly of five electric SCs, which are part of APM Terminals’ $60 million global electrification pilot project to reduce emissions.
‘Our celebration underlines the long-term commitment to Barcelona and to Spain as a terminal operator. The modernisation we are undertaking here goes hand in hand with our global industry-leading goal of zero net emissions by 2040, and Barcelona is an excellent example of one of the pilots showing the way with electric equipment,’ said Julián Fernández, CEO of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways, during the Barcelona event, which featured a technical panel and a comparison of emissions, consumption and noise of a diesel straddle carrier and an electric straddle carrier .
The Barcelona project has received around 3 million euros in support from the Spanish government and, within a year, the plans on
Several moments from the presentation of the machinery electrification pilot project.
New SCs use 32.5% less and will prevent 50t of CO2 emissions per year
paper will be transformed into action with the first tests, together with the installation of charging stations and the implementation of the technology necessary for its operation.
‘I would like to highlight the efforts made by the port’s companies and professionals to effectively reduce our impact on the environment and thank APM Terminals for choosing Barcelona to lead this important global project for the effective decarbonisation of maritime-port activity,’ added José Alberto Carbonell, president of the Port of Barcelona.
The pilot and equipment testing taking place in Barcelona is being carried out in collaboration with Konecranes and ZPMC.
The event included a technical round table, with the participation of the president of the Port of Barcelona, and a gift from Konecranes.
Ready to go to the quay
After more than four months of assembly work, the new Liebherr STSs at APM Terminals Valencia are ready to be taken to their final location on the Levante quay
Liebherr’s new STS Triple-E for APM Terminals Valencia is now ready for relocation to the quay. Since their arrival in pieces on board the FWN Provider and FWN Performer vessels at the beginning of September, the Mammoet and Liebherr teams, supervised by the APM Terminals technical team, have been carrying out the assembly work on the two machines in parallel.
The cranes that will crown the new skyline of the Levante quay have a height under spreader of 54 metres, substantially improving the technical and operational capacities of the terminal and enabling it to service the largest container ships in service. After 18 weeks of assembly on the esplanade in front of the Administration building, the transfer of these 1,400-tonne iron giants is scheduled for 25 and 26 January. They are expected to be operational during the second quarter of 2025.
Andrés Domínguez· Warehouse Manager
“At Spanish Gateways we can be proud of the support we provide to other terminals around the world”
Domínguez. We go on interviewing Asset Maintenance managers for Spanish Gateways NEWS
Andrés
Andrés Domínguez is absolutely convinced of the importance of a warehouse in the operation of a container terminal. That’s why he loves it when, for example, due to an issue related to the availability of a machine, someone else realises this too. With a degree in Industrial Technologies, he began working at APM Terminals with a scholarship as a spare parts manager in Castellón. After supporting Iñaki Basarrate as Maintenance Manager, he took up the post of Warehouse Manager in Valencia, which he combined with his work in Castellón until the
Moving the Liebherr STS is planned for the weekend of 25th and 26th January
terminal left the group. Since December 2023 he has been Warehouse Manager of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways, with responsibility for the 3 terminals and coordinating a team of 14 people. The objective he has set himself in the post is to ensure the optimisation of the value of the warehouse. ‘To certify that the stock we have is what we really need. To be sure and convinced of it,’ explains Andrés.
As for his daily tasks, as well as being in charge of the warehouses in Valencia, Barcelona and Gijón, Andrés also deals with the
Global function and colleagues from other terminals. ‘Spanish Gateways can flex its muscles because we have been there to support other terminals in the group that had machines down and the supplier was unable to deliver in the time needed’. In fact, spare parts have been sold to Buenos Aires, Yokohama, Salalah, Apapa and Queztal. ‘The important thing is to provide support, because some terminal in Spain will probably find itself in that situation and it will be our turn to be called. The role of the warehouses here is also recognised,’ he adds.
Several moments of the arrival and assembly of the new STS.
Photos by Javi Campos and Jesús Cervera.
Getting ready for Gemini
The aim of the Network of the future is to deliver unprecedented schedule reliability throughout the network, where gateway terminals also play a vital role.
As you know , in February 2025, Maersk Ocean will officially launch its new modular network: the Network of the future. The Gemini Cooperation has already started the first bookings, which is an exciting new chapter for the industry. Once up and running, APM Terminals will be ready to support it with its world-class Hub terminals, not forgetting the role of our Gateways terminals, enabling efficient connections and delivering confidence for the network.
With strategic locations along the main Asia-Europe trade route, our Hubs offer unique advantages that no other terminal operator or carrier can currently match, providing APMM with a significant competitive advantage. According to Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, which you can
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find on OneMaersk, the demands on the new network will be 24/7, 365 days a year, in order to ensure industry-beating productivity figures. ‘Getting to this point has been a decade-long journey, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to making it possible,’
With Gemini, Hapag Lloyd will become an increasingly important customer
says Keith.
But Gemini’s preparation goes beyond the physical infrastructure. In recent years, APM Terminals has integrated and strengthened processes with Maersk Ocean,
implemented new Hub terminal execution systems built on LEAN principles, and stress-tested Hub capabilities using advanced simulation tools. These efforts include defining process interactions and establishing electronic data interchange (EDI) connections with Hapag-Lloyd to ensure seamless collaboration.
The Network of the future aims to deliver unprecedented schedule reliability: 90% network-wide and more than 95% at the Hubs. ‘Faster and more reliable container flows will enable us to set new throughput targets and uncover new cost savings. Every terminal must see this as an opportunity to push the boundaries and go after windfall gains,’ Keith adds. And while hubs are central to the modular network, gateways will also play a vital role. APM Termi -
nals’ facilities have been selected wherever Gemini covers a location where the company operates.
To meet Gemini’s primary goal of schedule reliability, the selected gateways must serve all calls within the assigned port stay.
‘Our continued efforts to reduce port dwell times through breakthrough targets are now delivering tangible benefits. Shorter port stays translate directly into fuel savings for vessels through reduced average sailing speed. Every hour saved on a call reduces fuel consumption by approximately three tonnes (valued at around $650 per tonne) and cuts carbon emissions by nine tonnes. With more than 125 Gemini calls at APM Terminals’ facilities each week, you do the maths: the impact is significant! It is not only a contribution to sustainability, but also a powerful business case for efficiency,’ he explains.
With the start-up of Gemini, Hapag-Lloyd will become an increasingly important customer in the APM Terminals portfolio. Keith: ‘This is an opportunity for us to grow our business and our revenue streams. One of APM Terminals‘ 2025 Policy Deployment targets is to raise Hapag Lloyd’s Net Promoter Score to levels comparable with Maersk’.
APM Terminals Gijón now operates with Navis N4
Spanish Gateways‘ facilities are now operating with the world standard operating systems of APM Terminals’ global network, with the aim of contributing to being the best terminal operator
Spanish Gateways terminals are now operating with the world standard operating systems of APM Terminals’ global network. The migration has culminated in recent weeks with Go Live at APM Terminals Gijón, following a process that began in Valencia in 2022, and continued the following year in Barcelona.
The team dedicated to the container terminal at the port of El Musel began the migration on Saturday, 23 November, with the scheduled interruption of operations at 8 a.m., to start up the same day at 5 p.m., resume activity on Sunday morning and door operations on Monday, 25 November. Both the maritime and land parts will gradually increase their performance as the incidents inherent to the
process are resolved. Navis N4 is the world standard for operating systems in APM Terminals‘ global network, and will allow Gijón, as it is already doing in Valencia and Barcelo -
Migration of El Musel port
TOS was in November
na, to have the most advanced Terminal Operating System, to improve processes and optimise planning to increase productivity, with the aim of continuing to grow and contribute to APM Terminals’ objective of being the best terminal operator.
Graduaciones Lean for All 2024
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the graduates for successfully completing their LEAN journey at Level 4 ADVANCED LEAN PRACTITIONER and Level 5 LEAN COACH of Lean For All. Graduation into LEAN FOR ALL gives us the opportunity to celebrate and recognise those people who make a positive impact through
Andra Alecsandru is a member of the first Mirai promotion
Andra Alecsandru, Lean Leader at APM Terminals Spanish Gateways, has taken part in the first edition of Mirai, APM Terminals’ new global Terminal Operational Leadership Programme. This programme aims to develop future leaders for 9 months, to get where we want to be.
the LEAN methodology in our day to day lives. Congratulations to Amalio Saura and Marcos Antonio del Valle for their LEVEL 4, and to Begoña Giganto, María García and Paloma Martinez for their LEAN FOR ALL LEVEL 5 for reaching this goal and continuing their LEAN commitment.
De WoW a Lean, a new name and design
Find out about the changes in the language and visual elements at the core of our strategy
Lean is the basis for the success of our strategy and our ambition to be the best terminal company in the world. Over the past seven years, we have built a solid foundation with our Lean practices. We are now at the next stage, and we will no longer use. Way of Working (WoW) to describe how we work and will simply talk about ‘Lean’ or ‘Lifted by Lean’. We will also change the language, visuals and branding of WoW.
The APM Terminals Lean House
We started to see the Lean house at the beginning of this year. A new image to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Lean as the core of our strategy. This Lean House aims to simplify the understanding and communication of Lean principles, effectively bringing together all the elements of Lean under one roof.
You may have noticed changes in the Lean-related job titles of colleagues. And over the coming weeks we will continue to update all our messaging, imagery and
branding across all our channels and assets, including the Lean Academy training materials. All the new logo files and guidelines for its use are available on our new Brand
Central branding page. Together we are shaping the future of logistics, one step at a time. That’s why we need all hearts and brains in the game.
The runner flame lits up in Valencia
colleagues from APM
Team spirit is not only developed in the terminal, but also outdoors. Last Saturday, 28th September, 16 colleagues from the Valencia facilities put on their APM Terminals t-shirts to take part in the 15K Nocturna FibraValencia. A circular race starting and finishing at the port entrance, which has served to increase engagement, healthy lifestyle habits and ignite the running bug in the group. The idea of participating in this event came about in mid-June, when Iker Pescador and Antonio Moreno decided to participate in order to have a goal that would motivate them to continue training. The idea spread, and as more colleagues showed interest, they proposed to the company that they provide the kits and spread the word about the possibility of participating through the internal communication channels. Thus, there were 19 registrants - although in the end 16 participated - and many more who followed the team’s progress towards the race in the terminal. When the night of the event arrived, those registered met up to take the obligatory photos - including the one that accompanies this page - and set off running on a warm night, with an unbeatable temperature for running and enjoying a lively tour of the centre of Valencia. And best of all, the arrival at the finish line, each one with their objective fulfilled, and the subsequent meeting to continue as a team and discuss all the details of a feat that, for many, was a night to remember.
Begoña Llopis, Miguel Ruíz, Gabriel Schill and Gabriel Perles also took part in Diario del Puerto Paddle Tennis Tournament
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Terminals enjoy the 15K Nocturna FibraValencia as a team
A virtual coffee with...
Lean Leader Spanish Gateways
Our virtual coffee for the thirteenth edition of Spanish Gateways NEWS will be black and without sugar, just the way Andra Alecsandru, Lean Leader of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways, likes it, accompanied by a slice of wholemeal bread with avocado. You can read the conversation we had over coffee here:
Define yourself in one sentence.
I am a person committed to personal and professional change, guided by authenticity, gratitude and a constant desire to improve.
What quality do you admire most in people?
I deeply admire the capacity to adapt, especially when it is accompanied by empathy and the energy to motivate others.
What do yoy like most about your day-to-day life?
I love the moment of reflection at the end of the day, when I write in my gratitude journal. It’s a space to connect with myself and appreciate the small victories.
What do you spend your freetime doing?
I dedicate my free time to reading, meditation and
keeping active, activities that help me to maintain my energy and focus in line with my personal and professional goals.
The last book you have read?
The last book I read was ‘Immunity to Change’, a transformative work that helped me understand the internal barriers that prevent my growth.
Do you have any unfinished personal project?
Yes, to complete my map of immunity to change and actively apply it in my daily life to continue progressing as a leader.
What are you deeply satisfied with?
I am deeply satisfied with having adopted habits such as journaling and daily reflection, which have helped me to be more connected with myself and with others.
Could you tell us a dream?
I dream of leading a significant transformation in my organisation, where people are at the core of change and can reach their full potential.
Andra Alecsandru
