Pre-Shipment Handling

APL works with you as partners in the quality assurance process to ensure excellent product out-turn at destination.

• The shipper arranges for preparation of the cargo, providing instructions for pre-cooling to the required carrying temperature as appropriate.
• APL maintenance and repair staff conduct a complete diagnostic check of the refrigeration unit and calibration as needed. You can also depend on our dedicated staff to inspect the container for damage and thoroughly clean the interior.
• The shipper then notifies the trucker to pick up the container. Next, the APL yard personnel check to see that the fresh-air exchange ports and carrying temperatures are set correctly.
• The trucker picks up the container and drives it to the place of loading. Upon shipper's satisfaction and acceptance, cargo is then loaded, and the container is sealed.
• A decal is then placed on the front of the container that lists the container number, vessel and voyage, name of the commodity, and temperature and fresh-air exchange setting requirements etc.
• APL reefer specialists periodically check the container for proper temperature, fresh air exchange and other settings, ensuring the reefer is in the best operating condition.