APM Terminals operates with special Covid-19 protocol

APM Terminals, the Buenos Aires port terminal located in Puerto Nuevo and an expert in the container and cargo handling market, continues to operate safely and under strict international standards, in order to guarantee the care of its collaborators.

At the same time, This allows the activities related to foreign trade to be maintained, which allow the supply of supplies, medicines and food essential to face the pandemic..

The COVID-19 protocol that APM Terminals It has been designed at a global level and implemented at a local level, consisting of a strict set of preventive measures in terms of communication and operation. They include from the control of body temperature with infrared technology at the entrance to the terminal, permanent medical assistance, new hygiene posts and gel alcohol available, mandatory use of gloves and chinstraps, and procedures were redesigned so that they can be carried out in compliance with social distancing. preventive of 2 meters.

Eye, nose and mouth covering face masks designed for all company personnel with a local supplier.

In addition, the movement of suppliers and customers within the terminal requires government authorization.

Regarding its implementation Silvia Iglesias, Managing Director of APM Terminals Argentina, emphasized: “We are constantly monitoring compliance with the protocol to operate safely and thus guarantee the care of our collaborators and at the same time contribute to the country by maintaining the supply of essential products to deal with this pandemic”.

In this historical context worldwide, the port terminal capitalizes on its international leadership to implement practices and replicate experiences that are successful in other parts of the world and also in Argentina.

Finally it should be noted that APM Terminals COVID-19 protocol meets the requirements of the highest health authorities worldwide and locally, both by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health of the Nation of the Argentine Republic.

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