APMT Gothenburg doubles reefer capacity

The terminal now has more than 200 containers storing a range of goods including food, batteries and pharmaceuticals. It is also making improvements along with partner MCR to its pre-trip inspection (PTI) process to increase efficiency.

“For the PTI a detailed inspection of a reefer container is carried out,” explained Henrik Krona, empty depot planner at APM Terminals Gothenburg.

“Among other things, the cooling unit is checked to be in full working order and the container is prepped with the right temperature and humidity to meet the requirements of a specific load,” he said.

Demand for PTI at the terminal has been doubling approximately every two years. To accommodate this higher throughput, the terminal has plans to increase the area available for PTIs.

Further efficiency-enhancing measures are planned at Gothenburg terminal, including upgrades to the layout of the PTI area, an enhanced washing service and improved pre-requisites for the service.

All reefer plugs will be fed with electricity from renewable sources, in line with the entire terminal.