American President Lines (APL) Shipment Tracking | Track by Container Number or BOL

American President Lines (APL), established in 1848, is an American container shipping company now operating as a subsidiary of the French shipping giant CMA CGM Group. Headquartered in Singapore with a significant U.S. presence in Arlington, Virginia, APL operates a global network spanning over 70 countries and serves more than 420 ports worldwide. The company maintains a fleet that includes nine U.S.-flagged container vessels, making it a critical provider of secure ocean transportation and logistics solutions, particularly for the U.S. government and military.

As of 2025, APL employs approximately 5,500 people and generates annual revenues of about $1.8 billion. The company is renowned for its specialized U.S. Flag services, linking North America to Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Guam, and for its advanced intermodal capabilities that integrate maritime, rail, and trucking solutions across North America. APL’s fleet renewal and modernization efforts focus on supporting military utility and national defense, with U.S. citizen crews and priority berthing at key ports to ensure rapid and reliable cargo delivery.

APL is also a key logistics partner for the U.S. Department of Defense and is one of three carriers authorized to transport military cargo and equipment from the United States to Israel under a long-standing Federal Maritime Commission agreement. The company continues to invest in digital transformation and advanced supply chain solutions, reinforcing its role as a mission-critical link in global commerce and government logistics.

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