APS starts operations in Portland, Ore.

   APS Stevedoring LLC, an auto and general/breakbulk cargo stevedoring company based in Long Beach, Calif., recently added to its operations with Hyundai Motor’s Portland, Ore., Terminal 6 – Berth 601 auto terminal.
   Earlier this month the terminal discharged 976 imported Hyundai units and loaded back 179 Ford exports onto Eukor Car Carriers’ Ryujin.
   The two biggest car carriers calling at this facility are Eukor Car Carriers and Glovis. Additionally, “K” Line and MOL have occasional space charters. Current auto makers include Hyundai for imports, with an estimated annual volume of 80,000 units, and Ford for export, with other possible export manufacturers to come. Average units per arrival are 1,500.
   In June, APS will be taking over the terminal side of operations at Berth 607 for Honda, which leases that space from the port. APS has appointed Ben Thamert as manager for its Portland operations.
   APS Stevedoring already has operations in Richmond, Calif., servicing Subaru, Honda, MOL, Act Maritime, “K” Line and NYK. The company plans to expand throughout the U.S. West Coast as opportunities arise.
   APS has extended capabilities and services though its relationship with the auto processing company AWC, which has operations at 22 ports, plants and rail locations in the United States and Canada.