APL has more than 160 years of experience in providing customers around the world ocean shipping and container transportation services through a network combining high quality intermodal operations and leading edge IT and E-commerce. APL India holds the distinction of introducing containerization by landing the first container in Cochin in 1973. APL continues to strive & work towards providing services that adds value to the customer needs. Our extensive office network in India coupled with our local expertise & know-how enables our customers to capitalize on the fast growing opportunities in this region.
The APL Advantage
- One of India’s leading ocean carriers with a country-wide network of 26 offices and 12 ports of call.
- Connects India to global markets with 8 dedicated vessel services and 17 weekly port calls.
- Working closely with 3rd party logistics partners to provide container rail freight services, APL has the unique ability to provide our customers with end-to-end integrated logistics solutions that are reliable and time definite
- Serves 36 inland container deports via a comprehensive intermodal network that extends from the major ports to India's hinterland
- Brings leading edge technologies closer to the Customer with tools like SMARTempTM which uses Satellite Tracking System to provide Reefer Customers with 24x7 data
- Follows eco-friendly practices (Slow steaming, Cold Ironing, LS Fuel etc.) and maintains a vigilant approach to Environmental management
APL featured in Maritime Gateway
While it completes its 40th year of operations in India, APL can claim many firsts. APL is the FIRST Shipping Line to carry containers to India. It was also the FIRST one to call at a Container Terminal on East Coast. Most importantly, it introduced the concept of Intermodalism in the Country.
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