Goodyear Names APL Best Carrier in Latin America

Welcome tribute as carrier grows trade

Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dec. 11, 2006 – Goodyear, one of the world’s leading tire makers, has named global ocean container carrier APL the outstanding shipping line in Latin America.  Goodyear Latin America President Eduardo Fortunato presented the award to APL at his company’s regional summit meeting here recently.

The No. 1 manufacturer of tires in Latin America and North America, Goodyear singled out APL for outstanding service and a strong customer focus in presenting the award.

“This is very satisfying recognition,” said Carlos Velez, Vice President and Managing Director of the Latin America Trade for APL.  “Latin America is a market with great potential and we have been expanding our presence here.  To be singled out by a company like Goodyear indicates that we are on the right path.”

APL has provided ocean transportation service to Goodyear since 1998.  The shipping line transports raw material and finished products between Goodyear’s Latin American facilities and the U.S. Midwest.  

APL, a top carrier in the world’s major trade lanes, expanded its Latin American presence last spring when it inaugurated a third service between the U.S. and the East Coast of South America. 

About APL
APL is a global container transportation company offering more than 60 weekly services and nearly 300 calls at more than 90 ports in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. It combines world-class intermodal operations with leading edge IT and e-commerce. APL is a unit of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), a global logistics and transportation company. APL Web site: www.apl.com.

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