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.
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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.
India - Ban of Plastic Scrap Imports
In line with the annoucement from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (India), please be informed that with effect from 1 June 2019, APL will no longer accepts shipments of plastic scrap from all origins to India.
Your Quotation Reference is Changing – Common Tariff Reference for FMC-regulated Trades
As part of APL’s continuing efforts to standardize practices to enhance service efficiency, please note the new common tariff (TA) reference for FMC-regulated trades below.
U.S. and Canada to India: Ban of Plastic Scrap Shipments
Please be advised that, with immediate effect, APL is no longer accepting shipments of Plastic Scrap from U.S. and Canada to India.
Europe: Your Quotation Reference Number is Changing
As part of APL’s continuing efforts to standardise practices to enhance service efficiency, please be informed of the standardised format for Quotation Reference Number.