Manama, Bahrain: 18 May 2014: As part of its strategic objective to invest in employees and improve their performance, APM Terminals Bahrain, the operators of Khalifa bin Salman Port, recently completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training for employees.  Lean Six Sigma is a structured, problem-solving approach designed to help master techniques to improve process performance and consistency within an organization.

The training was conducted by Gerard Poolman, Abdelrahman Elshamy and Sarah Janati during two weeks from 2nd to 6th March 2014 and from 4th to 8th May 2014. More than 21 employees from different departments attended the training which was held at Movenpick Hotel. The curriculum provided an expanded set of tools which further enhanced employee ability to deliver significant value to the company. 

As part of the improvement initiative, the Green Belt trainees were armed with a powerful set of problem solving tools that form, lead, and mentor teams on solving complex, high return projects.

APM Terminals Bahrain regularly conducts training programmes on a range of subjects including creating a Safer working environment at the port. Training is carried out both at class room and work-sites to empower workers and upgrade their skill levels.

APM Terminals Bahrain applies the latest in innovation and technology to improve safety performance at the Port, and the company's objectives to be at optimal operational efficiency depend on the highest standards of safety. One of the only mixed use ports in the region, APM Terminals Bahrain provides a range of services at Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), including the provision of sea freight, shipping, and logistical services to the highest international standards in the industry.

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About APM Terminals Bahrain B.S.C.(c)
APM Terminals Bahrain B.S.C.(c) is a shareholder arrangement with YBA Kanoo Holdings of Bahrain. Established in 2006, the Company provides port operations and related services within Bahrain and its coastal waters. Kanoo is a longstanding partner in the Middle East of the A.P. Moller ‐ Maersk Group.

APM Terminals - providing the port and inland infrastructure to lift global trade

APM Terminals' Global Terminal Network of ports and inland services provide the infrastructure for the growth of international trade, 90% of which travels by sea. International commerce is an economic growth engine, creating jobs, lifting economies and improving people's lives around the world.

With world headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, the company's core expertise is the design, construction, management and operation of ports, terminals and inland services, operating a Global Terminal Network of 20,000 employees in 68 countries including interests in 70 port and terminal facilities and over 170 Inland Services operations.

APM Terminals was named both "Port Operator of the Year" at the Lloyd's List 2012 Global Awards and "International Terminal Operator of the Year" for 2012 by Containerisation International.

For more information, please contact:
Simon Brebner
APM Terminals  Bahrain
Telephone:17 36 5556
Email: Simon.Brebner@apmterminals.com

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