APM Terminals and CATL Join Forces to Advance Energy Transition in Terminals
APM Terminals and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at facilitating the energy transition in the global logistics industry. The cooperation agreement was signed by Grant Morrison, head of APM Terminals’ global asset category management, and Akin Li, executive president of CATL’s overseas car business. The signing ceremony was attended by key executives from both companies, including Guangtong Liu and Rahul Aiah from APM Terminals, and Feng Yu and Andy An from CATL.
This collaboration seeks to merge CATL’s cutting-edge energy technologies with APM Terminals’ extensive global terminal network and supply chain expertise. The primary goal is to develop industry-leading solutions for battery-electric container handling, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the sector. CATL will supply high-performance batteries and system solutions for APM Terminals’ container handling equipment, such as electric terminal tractors, thereby supporting the electrification of the industry. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), co-founded by APM Terminals and other industry leaders, which aims to accelerate the decarbonization of terminal operations worldwide.
Looking ahead, the partnership will encompass the entire battery lifecycle, from the development of advanced battery products to after-sales support and recycling. CATL will share best practices and optimization strategies to help minimize greenhouse gas emissions throughout the battery lifecycle, assisting APM Terminals in achieving its Scope 3 decarbonization goals and aiding ports globally in their decarbonization efforts.
With over 60 terminals worldwide and several under development, APM Terminals has set an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This target will be reached through the deployment of battery-electric equipment powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, along with enhanced energy efficiency through improved operations, reduced dwell times, and energy-efficient buildings.
United by a common vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the industry, APM Terminals and CATL plan to deepen their collaboration in technology, market development, and resource sharing, collectively promoting innovation within the logistics and terminal sector.
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