Company profile
American President Lines APLU
Arlington, Virginia, USAFounded in 1850≈ 5 bn $ revenue10 vessels
APL Shipping Company: Global Fleet & Operations
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American President Lines — Key Metrics
Vessels
10
global fleet
Lines
4
maritime
Data FY 2023 · Updated Jan 27, 2025
About the maritime company American President Lines
Company Presentation
NameAmerican President Lines
AbbreviationAPL
SCAC CodeAPLU
Year Established1850
Headquarter LocationArlington, Virginia, USA
Address1515,N. Courthouse Road - Suite 700
map — Arlington, Virginia, USA
What is APL?
APL (American President Lines) is a leading global shipping company specializing in container transport and logistics solutions. As a subsidiary of CMA CGM, APL continues to provide high-quality services with a strong focus on operational excellence.
Fleet size≈ 10 ships
TEU capacityNo data
Routes4 global routes
Ports servedNo data
Annual revenue≈ 4.6 billion $ / year
American President Lines — General Information
Connectivity
Number Of Maritime Lines
4
Company Presence Number Of Country
No data
Area Covered
AsiaOceaniaAfricaNorth America
Transportation Links
sea
air
Shipping Services
Number Of Ships
10
Number Of Covered Ports
No data
Number Of Container Fleet Capacity In Millions In TEU
No data
Volume Transported In Million TEU
No data
Merchandise Type
cargobulk
Infrastructure
Number Of Owned Terminals
No data
Storage Volume Square Meter
No data
Major APL Services
An end-to-end offering covering ocean freight, intermodal and value-added services
Transpacific Trade
Specialized routes connecting Asia and North America.
Premium Container Services
High-value cargo handling and reefer solutions.
Intermodal Transport
Integration of ocean freight with rail and trucking solutions.
eCommerce Logistics
Advanced digital platforms for tracking and shipment management.
Military & Government Cargo
Specialized solutions for government contracts and military transport.
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Contact usBiggest ships in APL Fleet
The flagships of the fleet, ranked by carrying capacity
APL Vanda
High-capacity container ship operating on transpacific routes.
APL Temasek
Part of the company’s environmentally friendly fleet.
APL Changi
Equipped with advanced fuel-efficient technologies.
American President Lines — Environmental Impact
Biodiversity
Voluntary Speed Reduction Programs For CetaceansNo data
Partnerships With NGOs Or OthersNo data
Percentage Of Fleet Equiped With Ballast Water TreatmentNo data
Sustainability Practices
Fleet Annual CO2 Emissions (Per Ktons)No data
Total Emissions (Per Ktons)No data
EEDI CO2 per TEU (Per Km)No data
Waste & Pollution
Containers LostsNo data
Containers Losts In Percentage Of Moved TEUNo data
Total wast (per Ktons)No data
Major Oil SpillsNo data
Recycling initiativesNo data
Alternative Fuels
Fleet Percentage Using BiofuelsNo data
Fleet Percentage Using Biofuels Or Dual Fuel EnginesNo data
American President Lines — Business Overview
Financial Overview
Annual Throughput
Security Measures
Fatalities Among WorkersNo data
Lost Time Injury FrequencyNo data
Hours Of Training Per Employee Per YearNo data
Subsidiaries
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