Below are general updates which do not affect our current operations in Sri Lanka: Since the resurgence of a new COVID cluster within the country from 1st week of October, there has been an accelerated increase in the number of…

October 21, 2020 There have been some vessel delays and critical equipment shortage at the main ports of Ningbo, Shanghai and Tianjin lately. These were mainly caused by ports congestion, bad weather, changes to ocean traffic control and carrier vessel…

September 25, 2020 With reference to the recent Pakistan Sindh Revenue Board notification (No. SRB-3-4/17/2020) on the imposition of Sindh Sales Tax on relevant logistics services which was issued on June 29, 2020, with immediate effect APL Logistics Pakistan (Pvt.)…

September 1, 2020 As reported by The National Meteorological Center of China, Typhoon Maysak has moved towards Southeast of the East China Sea with increased intensity. Please be prepared to experience some delays in the shipment and vessels at affected…

August 26, 2020 As reported by China’s national observatory, Typhoon Bavi will make landfall in the coastal areas of eastern Liaoning province on August 27. Due to strong wind and heavy rain, Dalian port is closed as of date of…

August 25, 2020 As reported by The National Meteorological Center of China, Tropical Storm Bavi has developed in the West Pacific Ocean. Bavi will move over the warm waters of the East China Sea and will be in an area…

Below are general updates which do not affect our current operations in Asia: North Asia Hong Kong: The government extended its stepped up social-distancing measures for another week. Effective July 29, 2020, ships without any cargo trade via the city…

Generally, in many countries throughout Asia we are seeing some increases in case numbers and governments are beginning or preparing to re-impose various levels of social distancing measures. We continue to deploy work-from-home as needed and our current operations remain…

North Asia There are no updates from North Asia today.   Southeast Asia There are no updates from Southeast Asia today.   South Asia Bangladesh: The local government has declared a 21-days lockdown in red zones* through July 14, 2020….

North Asia There are no updates from North Asia today.   Southeast Asia There are no updates from Southeast Asia today.   South Asia India: The lock down restrictions will continue in containment zones* through June 30. For areas outside…