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OceanGuaranteed Replaced Air Freight and Saved $1.5 Million Annually

A major home-appliance manufacturer needed faster, more predictable transportation during product launches without relying on costly expedited air freight. Time-definite ocean service delivered major cost savings while sharply reducing carbon emissions.

Emissions Efficiency Program: Route Optimization

APL Logistics ran the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Efficiency Program for a series of operations in Vietnam and Indonesia of a leading global sports equipment company and retailer of athletic shoes and apparel. Our origins operations and data team tracked the emissions for the trucking routes that resulted in an 89% reduction of GHG emissions and cost savings by 73% in Vietnam!

First-Mile Control Improved Sailing Performance and Cut Ocean Cost by 11%

A leading European fashion retailer needed faster speed to market and earlier shipment visibility from a large, inexperienced U.S. vendor base. By taking control of first-mile transportation and export execution, APL Logistics improved sailing performance, intake planning, and freight utilization.

Raw Material Control Tower Improved Visibility and Shortened Transit Time

A leading sporting goods retailer needed better control over raw material flow supporting production in Asia. A Control Tower model improved coordination, created earlier decision support, and reduced lead-time friction across a fragmented supply chain.

Container Redesign Cut Export Costs by Up to 20% for Vehicle Shipments

An automotive manufacturer in Yantai wanted a safer, faster, and more efficient export model for finished vehicles moving to Thailand. A redesigned containerized solution improved utilization, reduced damage risk, and shortened lead times.

Rail Service Cut Damage and Lowered Transport Costs for Finished Vehicles in India

A major automotive manufacturer needed a more dependable way to move finished vehicles between Chennai and New Delhi. A dedicated rail solution improved reliability, reduced damage exposure, and lowered cost per vehicle.

Managed Transportation Program Generated More Than $1 Million in Annual Savings

A global manufacturer in silicone-based technology needed a safer, more efficient domestic transportation model for inbound materials and outbound finished products. A centralized distribution and managed transportation approach reduced cost and inventory while maintaining service levels.

Mexico LLP Program Improved Documentation Performance and Transportation Stability

A global consumer packaged goods manufacturer needed a coordinated outbound transportation and lead logistics partner solution in Mexico. A structured management program improved documentation performance, expanded service options, and strengthened lead-time reliability.

Australia Distribution Redesign Reduced Duties and Improved Order Fulfillment

A German sourcing company supplying major Australian discount retailers needed to simplify a complex import and distribution model. Optimized value-added services, duty planning, and distribution design reduced cost and improved fulfillment reliability.

West Coast Consolidation Lowered Costs and Improved Inventory Performance

A global networking equipment manufacturer was managing warehousing, value-added services, and ocean transportation through multiple providers. Consolidating operations into one West Coast distribution model improved service consistency and reduced cost.

Singapore RDC Preserved FTA Savings Averaging $20,000 per Shipment

A Southeast Asia retailer was losing Free Trade Agreement savings because goods passed through a non-FTA hub before regional distribution. Shifting distribution into Singapore preserved FTA eligibility and created a repeatable document process.

Mexico Last-Mile Program Achieved 99.5% On-Schedule Delivery with Minimal Demurrage

A retail customer in Mexico needed tighter control over last-mile services tied to equipment availability, yard congestion, and distribution center execution. A dedicated equipment and container-management program improved delivery performance and sharply limited demurrage.

OceanGuaranteed Replaced Air Freight and Saved $1.5 Million Annually

Emissions Efficiency Program: Route Optimization

First-Mile Control Improved Sailing Performance and Cut Ocean Cost by 11%

Raw Material Control Tower Improved Visibility and Shortened Transit Time

Container Redesign Cut Export Costs by Up to 20% for Vehicle Shipments

Rail Service Cut Damage and Lowered Transport Costs for Finished Vehicles in India

Managed Transportation Program Generated More Than $1 Million in Annual Savings

Mexico LLP Program Improved Documentation Performance and Transportation Stability

Australia Distribution Redesign Reduced Duties and Improved Order Fulfillment

West Coast Consolidation Lowered Costs and Improved Inventory Performance

Singapore RDC Preserved FTA Savings Averaging $20,000 per Shipment

Mexico Last-Mile Program Achieved 99.5% On-Schedule Delivery with Minimal Demurrage

Asia RDC Deployment Improved Speed to Market and Enabled Duty Savings of Up to 30%

An online fashion retailer needed a more flexible Asia distribution model to support value-added services, visibility, and cross-border execution. New RDC deployment and origin services strengthened speed-to-market performance while improving cash flow and FTA leverage.

Singapore RDC Created FTA Savings and Doubled Storage Efficiency

A leading Southeast Asia retailer and distributor wanted a better regional distribution setup than its existing Hong Kong hub model. A new Singapore RDC improved network economics while creating a faster, more scalable warehouse design.

Origin Pre-Retailing Freed Store Space and Cut DC Handling Costs by 15%

A large Australian retailer wanted more innovation from its supply chain partner and needed a redesign that aligned with changing sourcing strategies. A phased set of origin-based pre-retailing initiatives reduced downstream handling and lowered overall cost.

Duty Valuation Fix Reduced Average Duty Paid Per Entry

A top U.S. importer was paying duties on charges unrelated to product manufacturing. A revised valuation process helped remove non-dutiable fees from commercial invoices and lower duty cost per entry.

Asia Distribution Optimization Improved Documentation Accuracy and Shortened CIQ Lead Time

An apparel and accessories retailer needed a faster, more controlled import process into China to support speed-to-market requirements. Better classification, document preparation, and CIQ process management improved both compliance and execution.

FTA Strategy Reduced Customs Duty Spend by 10% in the Philippines

A solar energy manufacturer needed to validate whether shipments from India could qualify under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement. A detailed classification and compliance review enabled duty savings while supporting smooth clearance.

Global Transportation Program Delivered Greater Than 200% ROI

A global science and chemical company needed to improve transportation performance while lowering operating cost across a complex, hazardous-materials-heavy network. A transportation management program created centralized control, stronger compliance, and significant multimodal savings.

Control Tower Cut Assembly-Line Delivery Time from 72 Hours to 24 Hours

A U.S.-based electro-mechanical manufacturer assembling products in Singapore needed tighter control over inbound cargo supporting assembly operations. Control Tower management improved visibility, reduced urgent shipments, and accelerated delivery to the line.

Asia Consolidation Program Improved Visibility and Reduced Costs into Mexico

A consumer electronics retailer in Mexico needed better control over a growing Asia sourcing program serving distribution centers in Mexico and Panama. A multi-country consolidation program improved origin coordination, documentation flow, and supply chain visibility.

Multi-Level Motorcycle Loading Increased Planned Truck Capacity by 50%

A leading automotive manufacturer uses a multi-level loading structure to increase its current capacity of nine trucks by 50%, resulting in reduced cost and enhanced management.

Entry Consolidation Reduced MPF Exposure for a Hotel Supplies Importer

A hotel supplies importer wanted to reduce Merchandise Processing Fee exposure without creating clearance delays. By identifying low-risk shipments and grouping bills of lading more strategically, Carmichael helped cut entry costs.

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