# APL Logistics

> APL Logistics manages global supply chains for automotive, consumer goods, industrial, and retail businesses. It combines purchase-order and supplier coordination, freight transport, warehousing, customs support, and visibility technology. Its OceanGuaranteed service offers scheduled ocean delivery for suitable time-sensitive cargo. The Singapore-based company belongs to Kintetsu World Express, which bought it for US$1.2 billion in 2015.

- **Founded:** 1980
- **Headquarters:** Singapore, Singapore; North American headquarters in Scottsdale, United States
- **Founders:** American President Lines (Corporate founder of predecessor American Consolidation Services in 1980)
- **Products:** Order Management, Control Tower Management, OceanGuaranteed, Logistics Super Suite (LSS+), Warehouse & Distribution
- **Notable:** KWE completed the US$1.2 billion purchase in May 2015., European fashion retailer case: 98% success in meeting intended sailings and an 11% reduction in ocean freight cost, according to APLL., Appliance manufacturer case: US$1.5 million annual expedited transportation savings, according to APLL.

## Products & services

- **Order Management** — Coordinates purchase orders, suppliers, shipment readiness, bookings, handling, milestones, and analytics.
- **Control Tower Management** — Managed visibility, exception response, partner coordination, and performance insight across customer supply chains.
- **OceanGuaranteed** — Day-definite FCL and LCL ocean service from 13 Asian origins to the contiguous U.S., with selected Canada and Mexico locations for LCL; eligible late deliveries receive a 20% refund under program terms.
- **Logistics Super Suite (LSS+)** — Digital environment connecting orders, suppliers, shipments, milestones, documents, reporting, collaboration, and operational expertise.
- **Warehouse & Distribution** — Warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment integrated with transport and order management.
- **Multimodal Transportation** — Ocean, air, road, and intermodal services supporting customer networks.
- **Customs & Brokerage** — Customs brokerage and trade support to coordinate clearance and documentation.
- **Green Solutions** — Supports lower-emission logistics choices and customer emissions visibility.

## Achievements

- KWE completed the US$1.2 billion purchase in May 2015.
- European fashion retailer case: 98% success in meeting intended sailings and an 11% reduction in ocean freight cost, according to APLL.
- Appliance manufacturer case: US$1.5 million annual expedited transportation savings, according to APLL.
- Electro-mechanical manufacturer case: import-to-assembly delivery reduced from 72 to 24 hours and more than US$100,000 saved in six months, according to APLL.
- Company lists HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia recognition in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

## Latest updates

- **—** — The company’s current site marks 20 years of OceanGuaranteed and promotes AI-enabled order management and its LSS+ platform; observed October 2, 2026.
- **2024-04** — Announced the Toys“R”Us Asia Shenzhen Regional Distribution Hub partnership on April 9, following a March 27 opening.
- **2024-02** — Deployed three dedicated electric heavy-duty prime movers for Nike’s first-mile operations in Southern China.

## Links

- Website: https://www.apllogistics.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apl-logistics
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/APLLogisticsOnline
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apllogistics/

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Last updated: 2026-10-02