The well-being of marine life and ocean sustainability are directly linked to the health and efficiency of port operations. As a company, we seek to lift the standards of responsibility for our environment and to support and protect our neighbouring communities. Organisations that share our values get a firm ‘seal of approval’ from us, like the The Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) near to our Los Angeles Pier 400 terminal in the US. Dedicated to conservation, education, research and animal rescue, the MMCC has helped 10,000 flippered friends since 1992. Patients like Elmer, who was found separated from his mother, severely dehydrated and in dire need of help. Unlike the majority of MMCC patients, Elmer has not been released to open waters as he developed bilateral cataracts, rendering him blind and unable to fend for himself. But thanks to the MMCC, he was matched with two other blind sealions, with whom he has bonded and shares a permanent home with love and care 24/7. It’s a heart-lifting story, and it’s one which touches on our own heartfelt efforts to lift the standards of responsibility in our terminals and in our communities. As Jon Poelma, Managing Director of APM Terminals Los Angeles says: “Our ambition is to be the most environmentally responsible and sustainable container terminal operator on the US West Coast. “By protecting marine life, we help ensure the long-term health of our oceans, which in turn supports the maritime industry and coastal economies,” he added, announcing the $75,000 donation. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3W3Do3C #SeaLife #apmterminalslosangeles #Responsibility #LiftingStandards
Mit Mori
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Keep it up APM Terminals for good work.
Paul Arms
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It is great to see APM helping marine wildlife. Our local coast is rich with wildlife, a migratory zone for birds and mammals alike. As former president of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, I witnessed the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach help fund millions in Bolsa Chica wetland restoration by working with the Amigos de Bolsa Chica and local community. When the ports and terminals work together to help local wildlife, the local communities notice. Thank you. APM Terminals !! 💙 🐳 🐬 🦆
Words, deeds, money, and commitment are all necessary in “Improving life - for all “. Great to see APM Terminals contribute and commit through its leadership under Keith Svendsen.
Fantastic commitment to conservation of marine life !!!
Charlie Coombs
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Well said JP
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1moIn a similar case, The #Caspian #seal is one of the smallest members of the earless seal family and unique in that it is found exclusively in the brackish #CaspianSea. It lives along the shorelines, but also on the many rocky islands and floating blocks of ice that dot the Caspian Sea. This species is considered the only mammal in the Caspian Sea, and it needs international support due to overfishing, destruction of living conditions, and a sharp decrease in population.