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How to Design a Resilient Supply Chain That Minimizes Exceptions

Exception overload isn’t a people problem. It’s a design problem. Three structural levers that reduce exception volume without adding headcount.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: The Customer Conversation Every June

OceanGuaranteed’s customer success team explains how the pre-peak conversation has moved from selling reliability to planning air-to-ocean mode shifts.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: What Holds OceanGuaranteed™ Together When the Market Won’t Cooperate

OceanGuaranteed SMEs explain the carrier agreements, contingency capacity, and operating discipline behind day-definite ocean delivery.

Trucking Jobs Stall as Ocean Rate Split Nears Record

Trucking jobs remain weak, warehouse hiring rebounds, USMCA talks begin, and Red Sea risk impacts ocean freight routes.

What’s Behind Day-Definite Ocean Freight Delivery

OceanGuaranteed™ pairs a guaranteed delivery date with carrier planning, equipment access, shipment visibility, destination transfer and proof of delivery.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: Day-Definite Mechanics

OceanGuaranteedTM SMEs explain how day-definite ocean delivery works, from backward-engineered transit plans to a 20% money-back guarantee.

What Is the Execution Gap in Supply Chain?

The execution gap is the space between your supply chain plan and its financial outcome. Learn what causes it, how to spot it, and how to fix it.

Two Decades of Day-Definite Ocean Freight

For 20 years, OceanGuaranteed™ has given shippers a port-to-door ocean option built around a guaranteed delivery date, with the cost control and visibility urgent freight requires.

What Is the Execution Gap?

The execution gap is the space between the supply chain plan and its financial outcome. Here is what it takes to close it.

Trucking Recovery Gains Ground as Early Peak Season Keeps Ocean Rates High

Freight rates are climbing as truck capacity falls, peak season starts early, and importers face tougher customs and security demands.

Port Spending Rises as Manufacturing and Freight Markets Regain Strength

The Port of Los Angeles approves a $3.4 billion budget as manufacturing growth, tighter truck capacity and tariff disputes impact freight moves.

Nearshoring Is a Plan. Nearshoring Is a Physical Build.

Setting up a logistics network to support your nearshoring decisions takes time. But that gap erodes the financial case. Find out how to mitigate it.

How to Design a Resilient Supply Chain That Minimizes Exceptions

Exception overload isn’t a people problem. It’s a design problem. Three structural levers that reduce exception volume without adding headcount.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: The Customer Conversation Every June

OceanGuaranteed’s customer success team explains how the pre-peak conversation has moved from selling reliability to planning air-to-ocean mode shifts.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: What Holds OceanGuaranteed™ Together When the Market Won’t Cooperate

OceanGuaranteed SMEs explain the carrier agreements, contingency capacity, and operating discipline behind day-definite ocean delivery.

Trucking Jobs Stall as Ocean Rate Split Nears Record

Trucking jobs remain weak, warehouse hiring rebounds, USMCA talks begin, and Red Sea risk impacts ocean freight routes.

What’s Behind Day-Definite Ocean Freight Delivery

OceanGuaranteed™ pairs a guaranteed delivery date with carrier planning, equipment access, shipment visibility, destination transfer and proof of delivery.

Inside OceanGuaranteed™: Day-Definite Mechanics

OceanGuaranteedTM SMEs explain how day-definite ocean delivery works, from backward-engineered transit plans to a 20% money-back guarantee.

What Is the Execution Gap in Supply Chain?

The execution gap is the space between your supply chain plan and its financial outcome. Learn what causes it, how to spot it, and how to fix it.

Two Decades of Day-Definite Ocean Freight

For 20 years, OceanGuaranteed™ has given shippers a port-to-door ocean option built around a guaranteed delivery date, with the cost control and visibility urgent freight requires.

What Is the Execution Gap?

The execution gap is the space between the supply chain plan and its financial outcome. Here is what it takes to close it.

Trucking Recovery Gains Ground as Early Peak Season Keeps Ocean Rates High

Freight rates are climbing as truck capacity falls, peak season starts early, and importers face tougher customs and security demands.

Port Spending Rises as Manufacturing and Freight Markets Regain Strength

The Port of Los Angeles approves a $3.4 billion budget as manufacturing growth, tighter truck capacity and tariff disputes impact freight moves.

Nearshoring Is a Plan. Nearshoring Is a Physical Build.

Setting up a logistics network to support your nearshoring decisions takes time. But that gap erodes the financial case. Find out how to mitigate it.

Freight Spending Jumps as Ocean Rates Rise Across Stretched Freight Markets

Truck and ocean freight costs rose as capacity tightened, fuel prices climbed, and customs enforcement added new pressure for shippers.

US Manufacturing Bets Big as China’s Factory PMI Slips

U.S. manufacturing investment is gaining pace, but weak hiring, China’s PMI, and rising freight costs show pressure ahead.

Choosing a Long-Term Supply Chain Partner (Not Just Based on Price and Coverage)

Rate cards and coverage maps show what a provider does today. These four criteria tell you whether they’ll still fit when the business has changed.

Freight Brokers Under Legal Pressure as Asia-Europe Shippers Front-Load Cargo

Asia-Europe rates rise, Georgia Ports invests for growth, and U.S. ag exporters push back against costly freight disruptions.

Inside China’s Five-Year Plan, and How It Impacts Global Trade

China’s economic and industrial trajectory between 2026 and 2030 will be defined by the 15th Five-Year Plan...

What Order Management in Supply Chain Means and Why It Matters

When no one owns the full order life cycle, delays and costs spike. Learn what order management really means and why accountability matters.

Freight Costs Surge as Supply Chains Face Fresh Strain

Diesel price spikes and tightening freight markets are pushing transportation costs higher while layoffs spread across supply chains

How an NVOCC Aids BCOs in Gaining Resilience in Volatile Supply Chains

Blank sailings and reshuffling alliances expose single-carrier risk. An NVOCC gives BCOs the freight flexibility that a direct contract alone can’t provide.

Weak Demand, Stronger Truck Hiring, and Air Cargo Pressure Shape Freight Markets

Weak demand, stronger truck hiring, air cargo fuel pressure, tariff rulings, and Middle East-India flow recovery shape freight markets.

5 Signs Your Supply Chain Has Outgrown How It’s Managed Today

Growth exposes structural gaps. Here are five signs your supply chain operating model hasn’t scaled with the business — and what to do about it.

Billions Back in Refunds, But Costs Push Forward

Ocean rates climb, fuel costs hit exports, LTL pricing rises early, tariff refunds begin, and manufacturing faces cost pressure.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Updates

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Understanding China’s New Trade Strategy: What It Means for Supply Chain Leaders

Global trade is no longer driven by cost alone, but rather a potent mix of tariffs and...

APL Logistics Opens Amsterdam Distribution and Fulfilment Centre

APL Logistics Ltd, a global leader in supply chain management, is proud to announce the release of their first ever Sustainability Report. The document covers the 3PL’s full scope of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress and initiatives.

Customer Advisory: New UAE Shipment Requirements

The United Arab Emirates has announced a new regulatory requirement for shipments destined to the UAE. The Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) filing is an advance cargo declaration mandated by UAE authorities, requiring shipment data to be submitted electronically prior to loading at the port of origin.

Customer Advisory: Introduction of Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)

APL Logistics would like to inform you of an upcoming change to our transportation and trucking services, specifically relating to fuel cost adjustments.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Situation – Supply Chain Disruptions Persist, Cost Pressures Escalate

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Escalation – Carrier Impact

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Escalation – Severe and Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Customer Advisory: U.S. Compliance Update – IEEPA Tariff Processing and Refund Developments

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Escalation – Continued and Expanding Supply Chain Impacts

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows.

Customer Advisory: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Situation

APL Logistics would like to provide an update on the current security situation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border following recent escalations in cross-border military activity.

Customer Advisory: Middle East Escalation

A rapid escalation of military activity in the Middle East has resulted in severe disruption to global transportation and energy flows. Restrictions on maritime

Customer Advisory: Mexico Security Situation – Potential Logistics Impacts

Recent security unrest in parts of Mexico has been associated with transportation interruptions, including road blockades and localized service disruption.

Customer Advisory: US Tariff Changes Effective This Week

The U.S. trade environment shifted significantly this week following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Customer Advisory: Northeast Winter Storm – Port Closures

A severe winter storm impacted the Northeastern United States beginning February 22–23, 2026, resulting in widespread snowfall, travel restrictions, and temporary suspension of transportation operations.

Beyond RoRo: When is The Case for Containerized Car Shipping

When RORO falls short, containerized car shipping through AutoDirect offers an extension to global vehicle distribution, giving you reach, resilience, and above all control

The Warehouse Group and APL Logistics Unveil New Shanghai Consolidation Center

APL Logistics has been recognized for its outstanding performance and strategic partnership with Officeworks.

Customer Advisory: Winter Storm Impacts U.S. Operations

A major U.S. winter storm—Winter Storm Fern—is causing widespread transportation disruptions, supply chain delays, and operational impacts across the Central, Southern, and Eastern regions.

Customer Advisory: Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka & South India

APL Logistics wishes to update you on the operational impacts and recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.

Update 1 – Customer Advisory: Fire Incident on ONE Henry Hudson at Port of LA

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Fire Incident on Vessel One Henry Hudson at Port of LA

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Macro Trends and the Supply Chain: Implications for Logistics

Executive Summary Permanent Tariff Environment Reshaping Logistics: Tariffs are now a structural feature of global trade, not...

Customer Advisory: Typhoon Ragasa

APL Logistics wishes to provide an operational update regarding Super Typhoon Ragasa.

APL Logistics Establishes New France Office, Enhancing Its Class-Leading Order Management Solutions in Europe

Customer Advisory: Port of Long Beach Container Incident

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Transforming Supply Chain Risk into Competitive Advantage

By David Knodle, APL Logistics Businesses are addressing disruptions by implementing strategic enhancements to their supply chains,...

The Rise of Decoupling and Diversification Trends in Logistics

By Waldo Basilla, Chief Operations and Commercial Officer, Asia, APL Logistics As more companies and supply chains...

Customer Advisory: Update: Border Developments Between Thailand And Cambodia

APL Logistics would like to provide an update on the latest developments regarding the Cambodia–Thailand border situation.

Customer Advisory: Border Developments Between Thailand And Cambodia

APL Logistics would like to update you on the latest developments concerning the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

Customer Advisory: Typhoon Wipha In Vietnam

APL Logistics wishes to inform you about Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to make landfall on Vietnam’s northeastern coast on Monday, July 21, 2025.

APL Logistics Opens First-of-Its-Kind Flow-Through Center in Jakarta

Customer Advisory: Operational Updates Following Myanmar Earthquake

APL Logistics would like to update you on the operational impacts following the earthquake that struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, which caused significant disruptions to infrastructure and services in the Myanmar and Thailand.

Join us at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025

Our team will share exciting insights on APL Logistics' latest solutions, which improve on-time delivery, cost-to-serve and sustainability.

Charting Supply Chain Resilience in China’s Shifting Economic Landscape

Supply chains are steering through a perfect storm of global upheavals. Fresh off his November 2024 re-election,...

Cross-Border Solutions: Supply Chain Resiliency with Added Value

with Fabio Duque, APL Logistics Chief Operations and Commercial Officer, Americas and EMEA Businesses are constantly being...

Customer Advisory: Severe Congestion & Delays at Port of Vancouver

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update: Container Movement Suspended by Transport Workers

The container trailer and prime mover worker/driver association has ended its three-day strike at the Chittagong Port, Bangladesh.

Customer Advisory: Container Movement Suspended by Transport Workers

A strike by transport workers, beginning February 6, 2025, has completely halted container trailer movement at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh.

Customer Advisory: Update2 – ILA and USMX Reached Tentative Agreement

On January 8, 2025, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced a tentative agreement

Customer Advisory: Update1 – ILA and USMX Negotiations Stalled

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Mexican Government Ends Duty-Free Fulfillment for Apparel & Textile Imports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: ILA and USMX Negotiations Stalled

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

APL Logistics’ Second Sustainability Report Highlights Commitment to Company Values

Customer Advisory: Canadian Government Intervenes in Port Strikes

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Montreal Port Strike

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Montreal Port Strike

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: British Columbia ILWU Port Strike

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Navigating Unpredictability: How Retailers Are Overhauling Supply Chains

Discover strategies retailers can adopt to create more resilient supply chains capable of withstanding the uncertainties of today and beyond.

Maximising Supply Chain Efficiency Through Destination Delivery Management

Here are key strategies businesses adopt to maximise supply chain efficiency by optimising destination delivery management...

How HBM Machines Drive International Growth Through Supply Chain Efficiency & Strategic Partnership

HBM Machines sees significant growth and expands internationally with a streamlined supply chain to support ambitious goals.

Customer Advisory: Update 5 – ILA Strike Ends at East & Gulf Coast Ports – Operations Resume

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 4 – ILA Strike Begins at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 4 – ILA Strike Begins at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 3 – ILA Prepares for Strike at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Port of Montreal – 72 Hour Strike Notice

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 2 – ILA Prepares for Strike at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 1 – ILA Prepares for Strike at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Latest Update on Typhoon Yagi’s Impact in Vietnam

APL Logistics would like to provide you with an update regarding our operations at our CFS warehouses in Hai Phong.

APL Logistics Receives “Partnership Appreciation Award” from Officeworks

APL Logistics has been recognized for its outstanding performance and strategic partnership with Officeworks.

Customer Advisory: ILA Prepares for Strike at East & Gulf Coast Ports

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update India Port Strike Averted – Operations Continue Uninterrupted

The planned nationwide port strike in India, scheduled to begin on August 28, 2024, has been officially called off.

Customer Advisory: Update on Potential Nationwide Port Workers Strike in India

Update on the situation regarding potential port worker strikes in India. No agreement was reached on August 24, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Potential Nationwide Port Workers Strike in India

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 2 – Canadian Railways Resume Operations

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update 1 – Canadian Railways CPKC & CN Announce Lockout

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Canadian Railways CPKC & CN Announce Lockout

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Update on Current Situation in India

APL Logistics India was awarded the AEO certification, which reflects its high level of compliance with international supply chain security standards.

Customer Advisory: Update on Current Situation in Bangladesh

APL Logistics India was awarded the AEO certification, which reflects its high level of compliance with international supply chain security standards.

Customer Advisory: ILA Contract Negotiations – Possible Strike

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Global IT Outage

APL Logistics India was awarded the AEO certification, which reflects its high level of compliance with international supply chain security standards.

Customer Advisory: Indian Customs Awards AEO Status to APL Logistics India

APL Logistics India was awarded the AEO certification, which reflects its high level of compliance with international supply chain security standards.

Customer Advisory: Juneteenth Closures – Potential Delays

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Potential Strikes – Canadian Border Services

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Customer Advisory: Upcoming Phase 3 Release of the EU’s ICS2

Phase 3 of the European Union's new advanced cargo information system, Import Control System 2 (ICS2), is set to go live on December 4, 2024.

Order Planning: Managing Your Supply Chain in the Age of Disruption

In the fast-paced world of global trade, the Suez Canal stands as a critical artery, facilitating nearly...

APL Logistics exhibiting at Multimodal 2024

Our team will share exciting insights on APL Logistics' latest solutions, which improve on-time delivery, cost-to-serve and sustainability.

Accelerating Beyond Compliance: How the EU’s CSR Regulation Could Drive Automotive Supply Chain Efficiency

The legislation is a powerful call to action, requiring companies to rethink how they engage with suppliers and manage their supply chains...

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