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    ACL (Atlantic Container Line)

    Atlantic Container Line operates roll-on/roll-off container ships between Europe and North America.

    Ports:18
    ACL (Atlantic Container Line) logo
    ACL (Atlantic Container Line) operations
    $0.144B
    Revenue
    18
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Atlantic Container Line operates roll-on/roll-off container ships between Europe and North America.

    Key Leadership

    • Andrew Abbott – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    ACL operates transatlantic shipping services connecting North Europe and North America.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • •
      Standard Container

      Enclosed steel container for general cargo, available in 20' and 40' sizes.

    • •
      Open Top Container

      Steel container with removable roof for loading oversized cargo from above.

    Technology Platforms

    • •ACL Container Tracking System (GPS, EDI, Automated Tracking)
    • •MyACL Online Shipment Tracking Platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • •
      Baltimore, MD

      Dundalk Marine Terminal handles ACL container and RoRo cargo operations.

    • •
      Göteborg, Sweden

      Förrådsgatan facility coordinates ACL’s Northern Europe shipping activities.

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001:2015 QUALSHIP 21 C-TPAT

    Global Locations & Network

    ACL operates a fixed weekly transatlantic shipping network linking North America and Europe. Major ports served include Halifax, New York, Baltimore, Liverpool, Antwerp, and Hamburg.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    No specific information found about ACL (Atlantic Container Line) alliances or partnerships.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • •Weekly transatlantic service
    • •Container and RORO transport
    • •Direct port-to-port calls

    Contract Logistics

    • •Door-to-door cargo delivery
    • •Personalized customer solutions
    • •Real-time container tracking

    Special Cargo

    • •Oversized cargo handling
    • •Secure enclosed stowage

    Digital Offerings

    ACL digital platforms provide real-time container tracking, EDI, and online shipment management.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Employer and Future Skills Award 2024, Rising Star Award 2024

    Recent Developments

    ACL recently warned it may exit U.S. trade if new USTR tariffs are enforced.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • •Modern, fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vessel fleet
    • •Unique ConRo ships for both container and RoRo cargo
    • •Reliable weekly transatlantic shipping schedules

    Challenges

    • •Higher operating expenses and container repositioning costs
    • •Persistent trade volatility and global economic uncertainty

    Opportunities

    • •Expansion into South Atlantic ports to access new markets
    • •Doubling cargo capacity with new Generation 4 conro ships
    • •Leveraging Grimaldi Group feeder services for European growth