Canada Imports: APL ceases House BL service in September 2019
Following our advisory on 19 July 2019, please be informed that effective September 1, 2019, APL has ceased providing House Bill of Lading (HBL) service on cargo bound for Canada.
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APL Performance Report: EXX measures up to greater expectations since LA TraPac call
Since APL’s Eagle Express X (EXX) service began calling the TraPac terminal in Los Angeles, we have set the bar higher on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the fully APL-operated premium service, in our continuous pursuit for excellence.
Los Angeles Fenix Marine Services Terminal: New Appointment Platform
Following a recent announcement by Fenix Marine Services (FMS), please note the following arrangements for making appointments at FMS, effective 13 August 2019:
Web eBooking with APL: Mandatory quotation/ service contract number from 3 August 2019
As part of APL’s digitization roadmap to meet your shipping needs, please be informed that effective 3 August 2019, all bookings made via APL eBusiness will require a valid quotation, service contract, or tariff number.
Canada Imports: APL to cease Electronic House BL service
Please be informed that effective September 1, 2019, APL will cease providing Electronic House Bill of Lading (eHBL) service on cargo bound for Canada.
Russia: Restrictions on Imports and Exports
APL compliance procedures applicable to Russia shipments are based on international restrictions (imposed by United Nations, European Union and the United States of America) and local restrictions (imposed by Russian Government).
South China: Foshan New Port Closure
Please be informed that Foshan New Port will cease operations with effect from 30 June 2019. As such, customers are advised to pick up your containers before 30 June 2019. APL will stop accepting shipments from/ to Foshan New Port with immediate effect.
Thailand - Ban of Plastic Scrap Imports
In line with the directive of The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Thailand), please be informed that with immediate effect, APL will no longer accepts shipments of plastic scrap (see below for details) including electronic waste/scrap and hazardous waste from all origins to Thailand.
Iraq - Ban on Import of Soft Drinks, Non-Carbonated Beverages, Juices and Ice-Cream
Based on the provisions of Article (60 / I) of the Federal General Budget Law of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2019, please be informed of the ban on the import of the following commodities, effective from 1 June 2019.
APL Performance Report: EXX RailFlash Consistently Delivers Fast Transits from China to U.S. Inland
In the first 8 weeks of EXX RailFlash sailings, APL clocked 100% on-time performance (OTP)1 from China to U.S. inland destinations. This is despite port delays in Ningbo, China last month.