APL Panama Update

11 Apr 2006 - All cargo has been discharged from the APL Panama at the Port of Ensenada following its recovery from a Dec. 25 grounding incident.

Customers have been notified that the final 513 containers on board the vessel were lifted off April 9. Containers are available for pick-up once cargo owners post security required under applicable salvage and General Average rules.

The APL Panama is at anchor off the coast of Ensenada. It’s expected that the vessel’s owners will have it towed back to Asia for repairs.

Claims specialists and insurance adjustors will now determine the total cost of the APL Panama grounding and apportion costs among the ship’s owners, charterer and cargo owners in accordance with applicable legal rules.

If you have questions about the disposition of your cargo, please notify your APL customer service representative.