APL customers can now access to an expanded operational scale and global network.
Broader.
APL offers 38 loops under the OCEAN Alliance scope that complement and enhance our existing global network of approximately 70 services. With more port calls and port pairs served at additional frequencies, customers can now expand their businesses into new markets with greater speed and reliability.
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6 Fixed-day weekly loops | 66 Vessels | 79 Weekly calls | 31 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- 6 dedicated services with bigger ships, broader coverage, and better transit time
- Extensive choice of Asian gateways and hubs
- Comprehensive coverage of European ports
| FX1 – Far-East Express 1 |
- Extensive coverage of all Far East Asia ports and hubs to North Europe
- Fast transit time to Southampton, providing quick access to the UK market
- Provides connection from Europe to Middle East market via a call at Khor Fakkan
- Competitive transit time from Le Havre to China ports
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| FX2 – Far-East Express 2 |
- Express service from North and Central China ports to key Continental Europe ports
- Fast transit times between Antwerp and Central/North China on the Eastbound
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| FX3 – Far-East Asia Express 3 |
- Provides fast transit time between China and France
- Double Le Havre calls to cover both the inbound and outbound France markets
- Direct call at Cai Mep connects Vietnam with key European gateways
- Provides a direct Europe to Middle East market coverage via Jeddah
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| FX5 – Far-East Express 5 |
- Direct connection between Far East Asia and Baltics and Scandinavian markets
- Industry-leading transit time from Central and South China to the UK via Felixstowe
- Double calls at Felixstowe provide coverage for both inbound and outbound UK markets
- Fast transit times from Rotterdam and Felixstowe to South and Central China
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| FX6 – Far-East Express 6 |
- Express service from Taiwan and Sri Lanka to key European ports
- Extensive coverage of the Taiwan market – covering both Kaohsiung and Taipei
- Coverage of both inbound and outbound India market via transhipment at Colombo
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| FX7 – Far-East Express 7 |
- Extensive coverage of Yangtze and Pearl River Delta to key North European ports
- Competitive transit time to Antwerp
- Access to Greece market and East Mediterranean market via Piraeus
- Double UK calls provide inbound and outbound coverage of the UK market
- Connects East Mediterranean via Piraeus to Far East
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3 Fixed-day weekly loops | 17 Vessels | 34 Weekly calls | 21 Ports of call
Key Advantage
Comprehensive coverage between North Europe, West Mediterranean, U.S. East Coast and Mexico Gulf
| WMS – West Mediterranean Service |
- Direct and comprehensive coverage between major West Mediterranean gateways with U.S. East Coast ports
- Industry-leading transit times from Italy, France and Spain
- Westbound direct service to Miami
- Direct calls at key Italian ports
- Connects Miami and Spanish markets
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| AXS – Atlantic Express Service |
- Direct, fast service from all major Europe gateways to the U.S. East Coast
- Extensive coverage available to and from Scandinavia, Baltic countries via feeder network
- Leverages on APL’s North America intermodal network to serve the inlands via major U.S. East Coast gateways
- Dedicated service from U.S. East Coast to all major North Europe gateways and hubs
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| AGX – Atlantic Gulf Service |
- Comprehensive coverage between major European ports and U.S. ports in South Atlantic, U.S. Gulf and the Gulf of Mexico
- Only direct service from Le Havre to Miami
- Industry-leading transit time from Europe to South Atlantic ports of Charleston, Savannah and Miami
- Professional handling of refrigerated cargo, offering value-added landside services and controlled atmosphere technology
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5 Fixed-day weekly loops | 34 Vessels | 55 Weekly calls | 25 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive coverage of key ports in the Far East and Middle East
- 2 Iran calls and 3 Dammam calls, with multiple coverage and cut-offs to ensure smooth cargo flow
- Facilitates trade to growth areas of Oman and Bahrain directly from Far East
- Extensive Middle East coverage, including Khorramshahr and Bushehr, via Jebel Ali relay
- 2 weekly coverages of Abu Dhabi and Jubail eastbound calls for the growing export market
| WAX – West Asia Express |
- Best-in-class transit times from China to Middle East ports of Jebel Ali and Dammam
- Stable connection from Japan to Middle East via Chiwan
- Connects to APL’s extensive Middle East feeder network via Jebel Ali
- Offers direct access for Jubail and Abu Dhabi exports to Singapore and North China
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| WA2 – West Asia Express 2 |
- Opens up the gateway to and from Pearl River Delta via Nansha on both eastbound and westbound
- Direct access from Abu Dhabi to Nansha and Central China
- Alternate service covering Central China to Saudi Arabia
- Competitive transit time to Middle East
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| WA3 – West Asia Express 3 |
- Unique coverage of Lianyungang import and export markets
- Direct Bahrain coverage from China and Southeast Asia
- Alternative cut-off for Jubail exports, covering Port Klang
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| GIX – Gulf Iran Express |
- Direct Bohai and Korea to Middle East coverage with fastest transit time
- Alternative cut-off from Central China to Iran and Middle East via Jebel Ali
- Direct call at Sohar, with eastbound connections to South China, Port Klang and Bohai
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| GI2 – Gulf Iran Express 2 |
- Competitive transit time from Central China and South China to Iran
- Access to the Taiwan market via Taipei
- Connecting the growing Iran export market to Central China
- Direct access from Middle East to Thailand via Laem Chabang
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Asia-North America – West Coast
Pacific Southwest
8 Fixed-day weekly loops | 48 Vessels | 50 Weekly calls | 26 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- Extensive coverage of ports in the Far East and U.S. West Coast
- 14,000-TEU vessels added to South China loop connecting to Los Angeles
| SC1 – South China – Loop 1 |
- Fast transit between South China and U.S. West Coast
- Transshipment options through Hong Kong and Yantian to cover key markets in the Pearl Delta region
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| CC2 – Central China – Loop 2 |
- Express service from northern Chinese ports to the U.S. and Canada
- New and alternative gateway to U.S. and Canada inland locations via Prince Rupert
- Direct service between U.S. West Coast and northern Chinese ports of Tianjin and Qingdao
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| PE1 – Pendulum Loop 1 – West Coast |
- Extensive coverage of South East Asia
- Excellent connectivity from Indian Subcontinent into U.S. West Coast
- Direct connection for U.S. exports into Cai Mep and Singapore
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| CC4 – Central China – Loop 4 |
- Direct access to key markets in Shangdong and Jiangsu via Lianyungang
- Fast transits between Shanghai and Ningbo to Long Beach and Seattle
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| CC5 – Central China – Loop 5 |
- Fast transits from Shanghai and Ningbo to Long Beach and Oakland
- Direct service for U.S. exports to Tokyo and Nagoya
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| SC6 – South China – Loop 6 |
- Express and direct transit from South China and Kaohsiung to U.S. West Coast
- Direct service for U.S. exports to Kaohsiung and South China
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| SC8 – South China – Loop 8 |
- Express and direct transit from South China and Taipei to U.S. West Coast
- Fast transit from Tacoma to South China
- Transshipment options through Hong Kong and Yantian to cover key markets in the Pearl Delta region
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| CC9 – Central China – Loop 9 |
- Express transit from Shanghai and Busan to Long Beach
- Reliable connection to Korea from U.S. West Coast with first port of call in Busan
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Service rotations are subject to review and market conditions. Effective April 2017.
Pacific Northwest
4 Fixed-day weekly loops | 24 Vessels | 35 Weekly calls | 18 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- Alternative gateway to the U.S. and Canada East Coast via Prince Rupert
- Fast transit and connectivity from Seattle into U.S. mid-west market
- Extensive coverage of Far East ports
| NP1 – Pacific Northwest – Loop 1 |
- Dedicated service from China to the Pacific Northwest markets
- Gateway to eastern Canada markets through Vancouver extensive rail network
- Direct and fast service from Pacific Northwest markets to Yokohama and China
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| PE2 – Pendulum Loop 2 – West Coast |
- Weekly sailing from South East Asia to U.S. and Canada
- Express transit from Shanghai and Ningbo to U.S. and Canada
- New and alternative gateway to U.S. and Canada inland locations via Prince Rupert
- Superior coverage and transit time from Canada to northern Chinese market
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| NP3 – Pacific Northwest – Loop 3 |
- Direct service connecting South and Central China to Pacific Northwest markets
- Direct calls at Tacoma and Vancouver to cater for Pacific Northwest exports
- Fast transit from Canada to Japan via ports of Tokyo and Osaka
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| NP4 – Pacific Northwest – Loop 4 |
- Express transits from South China and Kaohsiung to U.S. and Canada
- Fast transits from Seattle to Korea and Taiwan
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Asia-North America – East Coast
6 Fixed-day weekly loops | 62 Vessels | 47 Weekly calls | 22 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- Direct coverage to new East Coast ports Boston and Baltimore
- Excellent connectivity to New York, Norfolk and Savannah markets
- Extensive coverage of Southeast Asia
| PE2 – Pendulum Loop 2 – USEC |
- Direct connection between U.S. East Coast and Southeast Asia, South China and Central China
- Express transit from Shanghai to New York
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| AW2 – China AW Loop 2 |
- Direct and express transit from South China to U.S. East Coast
- Access to Pearl River Delta region via Hong Kong and Yantian
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| PE1 – Pendulum Loop 1 – USEC |
- Access to key Canadian cities of Montreal and Toronto via connection to Halifax
- Extensive coverage of Southeast Asia for U.S. exports
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| AW4 – China AW Loop 4 |
- Extensive coverage of North China through Qingdao
- Express transit from Shanghai to Savannah
- Transshipment options via Colon to extend coverage into Latin America
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| AW5 – China AW Loop 5 |
- Fast transit from Shanghai to Norfolk
- Direct access for U.S. South Atlantic exports into South and Central China
- Transshipment options via Colon to extend coverage into Latin America
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| PG6 – Pacific Gulf Loop 6 |
- Direct connection into U.S. Gulf Houston and Mobile
- Access for Gulf exports into Asia markets, with extensive coverage of China
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4 Fixed-day weekly loops | 41 Vessels | 67 Weekly calls | 33 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- Direct access to the East Mediterranean and Black Sea
- Increased coverage in the West Mediterranean with additional loop
| MX1 – Mediterranean Express 1 |
- Direct service from major Far East origins and hubs to the West Mediterranean market
- Market-leading transits from Far East Asia to Spain and France
- Fast and reliable service from major West Mediterranean origins to Middle East and Far East Asia
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| MX2 – Mediterranean Express 2 |
- Direct service from major Greater China origins to the West Mediterranean market
- Fast and reliable service to West Mediterranean market via South East Asia hub
- Access to Greece market and East Mediterranean via Piraeus
- Provides services from major West Mediterranean origins to Middle East, India subcontinent and Far East Asia
- Connects East Mediterranean via Piraeus to Middle East, India subcontinent and Far East Asia
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| BEX – Bosphorus Express |
- Direct service connecting major ports and hubs in Far East Asia to Lebanon, Turkey and Black Sea
- Fast and reliable connections to and from North Egypt
- Direct and fast service from Black Sea and East Mediterranean to Far East Asia
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| ADX – Adriatic Express |
- Superior connection from Asia to Central Europe via the Adriatic Sea
- Excellent connections from Adriatic gateways to other Mediterranean and Middle East destinations via Malta, Damietta and Jeddah
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Asia-Red Sea
2 Fixed-day weekly loops | 16 Vessels | 21 Weekly calls | 12 Ports of call
Key Advantages
- 2 cut-offs from Shanghai, Ningbo and Chiwan / Shekou to Jeddah and Aqaba
- Full coverage of key China ports from Central and South China to all Red Sea ports
- Competitive transit time into Red Sea
- Multiple coverage and cut-offs to ensure smooth cargo flow
- Connects to North Europe, Mediterranean and US via Jeddah hub
| RSX – Red Sea Express |
- Direct express service linking China, including Xiamen to Upper Red Sea of Sokhna and Aqaba
- Among the industry’s best transit times connecting to APL’s extensive network via SEA Hub
- Offers multiple feeder connections from Jeddah to Yemen
- Fastest transit time from Jeddah to Sokhna
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| RS2 – Red Sea Express 2 |
- Competitive service linking Djibouti to and from Central China
- Alternative cut-off from Central China and South China to Jeddah, Aqaba and Yemen via Jeddah
- Fastest transit time from Jeddah to Aqaba
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Better.
With OCEAN Alliance services added to our global network, APL’s total service offerings are now further enhanced and expanded to meet the industry demands and customers’ requirements.
APL continues to offer our own exclusive suite of products and services, and maintain our strengths in the following areas:
Source: APL
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