# APM Terminals and ZPMC sign strategic alliance and equipment order

APM Terminals and ZPMC signed an MoU for strategic collaboration on automated equipment, including an order for 18 STS cranes and 9 yard cranes across six terminals, with options for more.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-10-11
- Status: announced
- Products: STS cranes, yard cranes, automated container handling equipment
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries](https://endata.com/companies/6986.md) (supplier)
- [APM Terminals](https://endata.com/companies/21857.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [porttechnology.org](https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ports-and-terminals/apm-terminals-and-zpmc-strike-equipment-automation-deal/), 2021-10-21: "The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will change equipment purchasing from a transactional process to strategic collaboration – with a focus on automation."

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