The APL Advantage

Global Leader in Containerized Ocean Shipping

• For more than 160 years, we have been connecting businesses around the world via a wide range of services, ports and specialized solutions
• With our vast experience and state-of-the-art equipment and procedures, we have built a track record of successful shipment to worldwide destinations
• We pioneered the use of computer-controlled, refrigerated containers and specialized generators that would allow the refrigerated units to move on double stack container trains
• We have highly competitive transit times with frequent arrivals and departures that give you a high level of flexibility and convenience
• Our specialists monitor the movement of your produce, making sure your shipment is cared for every step of the way

Cutting-edge technologies

We have:

• One of the largest and youngest fleets of reefer containers, with the most advanced technology for precise temperature, relative humidity and atmosphere control
• Best-of-class visibility tools such as HomePort^® (the industry’s first customizable website), which provides 24-hour, real-time status of all your active reefer shipments
• SMARTemp^TM technology, the industry’s first satellite tracking service that continually monitors the temperature and humidity of refrigerated containers carrying sensitive cargo

Innovator

• At APL, we are constantly challenging ourselves to create better and more effective products, processes, technologies and ideas
• Our dedicated reefer specialists will work closely with you to determine your needs and recommend the best solution to meet your requirements
• Achievement of first mover in shipping:
  • Lychees from China to USA with Cold Treatment (CT)
  • Grapes from Australia to China with Cold Treatment (CT)
  • Grapefruits from Mexico to Japan with Cold Treatment (CT)
  • Mango from Thailand to Japan with Regulated Atmosphere (RA)
  • Pharmaceuticals from US to Europe with SMARTemp^TM satellite live monitoring technology