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    APL (American President Lines)(CMA)

    APL (American President Lines) is a global container shipping company owned by CMA CGM Group.

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    Company Overview

    APL (American President Lines) is a global container shipping company owned by CMA CGM Group.

    Key Leadership

    • Lars Kastrup – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    APL (American President Lines), a CMA CGM subsidiary, operates a global shipping network linking North America, Asia, the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East, and Guam.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • General Purpose Container

      Enclosed, weatherproof container for a wide variety of cargo types.

    • Reefer Container

      Thermal container with cooling/heating for perishable goods transport.

    Technology Platforms

    • OpenEnvoy AI freight audit platform
    • CMA CGM eSolutions digital shipping platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • San Pedro

      APL Global Gateway South, container terminal on Terminal Island, CA

    • Mobile

      Avondale Container, container yard at 235 Yeends St, Mobile, AL

    Certifications & Capabilities

    Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

    Global Locations & Network

    APL (American President Lines), part of CMA CGM, connects Asia, Europe, Americas, and more. It operates a modern global fleet serving major trade lanes with real-time tracking.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    APL was a member of the G6 Alliance until 2017, then joined the Ocean Alliance under CMA CGM. APL partners in the Israel Carrier Association Agreement with Maersk and ZIM for US-Israel MOD cargo.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Global container shipping
    • Transpacific trade routes
    • Door-to-door service

    Contract Logistics

    • End-to-end supply chain
    • International hub distribution
    • Trade compliance solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Military equipment transport
    • Security cargo shipping

    Digital Offerings

    APL (American President Lines) offers digital shipment tracking, booking, and logistics management tools.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    No recent awards for APL (American President Lines)(CMA) found

    Recent Developments

    CMA CGM reflagged its 9,300-TEU vessel Phoenix under the US flag as part of APL fleet expansion.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Strong global shipping network and market presence
    • Backed by parent company CMA CGM’s resources
    • Operates U.S.-flagged vessels for government contracts

    Challenges

    • Limited U.S. shipbuilding capacity for fleet expansion
    • High costs of building vessels in the United States

    Opportunities

    • Expand U.S.-flagged fleet and invest in new containerships
    • Grow logistics network with new warehouses and automation
    • Develop air cargo hub in Chicago for faster freight delivery