Operating in more than 110 locations in 60 countries, we manage 200 logistics facilities covering over 20 million square feet globally. With more than 5,600 logistics professionals across the world with local market knowledge, APL Logistics is your trusted global logistics partner.

APL Logistics is a member of the Kintetsu World Express group, a global logistics services provider with well-established air and ocean freight forwarding capabilities in Asia. KWE is a leading logistics services provider in Japan with more than 10,000 employees across 30 countries. You can learn more about about KWE by visiting their corporate website at www.kwe.com.

We have a long and distinguished history as an innovator in logistics and technology solutions. Among the many 'industry firsts' introduced by APL Logistics and its companies are:

• Web-enabled Purchase Orders (PO) shipment tracking
• The double-stack train concept
• Guaranteed, day-definite Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services
• ShipmentOptimizer^TM - the industry's most advanced multimodal shipment planning tool

Industry Solutions

The value of APL Logistics’ broad range of capabilities is enhanced by an industry-focused approach that delivers tailored solutions and market expertise for our customers. We are able to bring to the table extensive sector expertise from such diverse industries as:
Auto

We have earned the trust of some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and their Tier suppliers by tackling their most demanding supply chain challenges.
Inbound-to-Manufacturing
Intercontinental Supply Chains
Finished Vehicles
Aftermarket Parts
Consumer

Services include freight management and value-added warehousing. Distribution solutions keep products flowing to stores and act as your virtual distribution center (DC) network, offering warehouse space to accommodate seasonal volume surges.

Industrial

As more industrial companies source from lower-cost countries, they can leverage our global transportation services to manage the challenges of industrial cargo. Capabilities include complex handling, load optimization and customized loading.

Retail

Whichever sector of the retail industry you serve, our retail experts can help you identify opportunities in your supply chain that offer improvements. You can also benefit from our very comprehensive value-added services.

APL Logistics has earned the trust of some of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and their Tier suppliers by tackling their most demanding supply chain challenges. This is supported by our team of automotive supply chain professionals with deep expertise in this complex industry segment.

The global automotive industry is strategically important to us and we serve many of the automotive sector's Key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Tier suppliers. Several of our customer relationships have been in place for decades - testament to the true long-term partnerships forged over years of high-quality service.

Dedicated focus - A dedicated sector team of highly capable and experienced automotive logistics professionals deployed in key markets around the world.

Deep understanding - Our staff possess a broad and deep understanding of the unique demands of the automotive supply chain. Many have decades-long experience serving automotive clients, or have worked in the automotive industry.

Solutions-oriented approach - We customize to your needs. We do not have a "one-size-fits-all" mentality, nor do we strive to be an "everything to everyone" 3PL service provider in automotive.

Emerging markets - For OEMs and Tier suppliers tapping into the growth potential of emerging markets, we have a strong presence in key automotive markets, including Mexico, China, India and South East Asia. We bring proven experience in automotive greenfield operations and established capability in rapid implementations.

Joint Ventures: 

We complement our in-house capabilities with strategic joint ventures in key automotive markets:

• North America - VASCOR provides inbound-to-manufacturing, outbound finished vehicle and value-added services throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico

• China - Chongqing Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics (CMAL), one of China's largest automotive 3PLs

• India - APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive Ltd., provides specialized automotive logistics to OEMs and Tier suppliers