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History
APL is a historic global container shipping company, now part of the CMA CGM Group, operating an all-container fleet including nine U.S.-flagged vessels. APL is known for its pioneering role in trans-Pacific trade and digital innovation, with a legacy of linking the U.S., Asia, and the world.
Service summary
APL is a Shipping Line that provides Ocean based transport and runs regular services to countries such as The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Japan, Bahrain and Singapore. The SCAC code for APL is APLU.
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Archive codes & figures
Collection date: 23 October 2026. This is not the measurement date for the figures. Confirm current codes, alliances, fleet details and performance with the shipping line.
- SCAC code
- APLU
- Alliance
- Ocean alliance
- Fleet size (vessels)
- 30
- Capacity (million TEU)
- 0.5
- Market share (%)
- 1.2
- Global rank
- 46
- On-time performance (latest month)
- 36.47%
- Avg days late (latest month)
- 1
- Indian offices
- 2
- Top ports served
- AEJEA Jebel Ali, The United Arab Emirates (2-4 times a week); QAHMD Hamad, Qatar (2-4 times a week); JPYOK Yokohama, Japan (1-2 times a week); AEAUH Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates (1-2 times a week); BHBAH Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain (Every 1-2 weeks); SGSIN Singapore, Singapore (Every 1-2 weeks); KWSWK Shuwaikh, Kuwait (Every 1-2 weeks); GUGUM Guam, Guam (Every 1-2 weeks); JPHKT Hakata, Japan (Every 1-2 weeks); KRPUS Busan, South Korea (Every 1-2 weeks)
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