Atlantic Pacific Lines
One Partner for Every
Logistics Challenge.
From ocean containers to urgent air cargo, from coast-to-coast trucking to government-grade secure logistics, Atlantic Pacific Lines delivers end-to-end solutions built around your timeline, cargo profile, and compliance requirements.
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Complete Logistics Solutions, Under One Roof.
Explore every Atlantic Pacific Lines service offering, from ocean and air to specialized cargo, trucking, warehousing, and transloading operations.
30+
Years of Global Experience
150+
Trade Lanes Worldwide
9
Core Service Modes
24/7
Live Cargo Visibility
FMC
Licensed & Bonded
IATA
Certified
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Questions shippers, importers, and exporters ask before choosing Atlantic Pacific Lines as their freight forwarding partner.
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What logistics services does Atlantic Pacific Lines provide?
Atlantic Pacific Lines provides full-spectrum freight forwarding including FCL and LCL ocean freight, air freight forwarding, port drayage, over-the-road trucking, transloading and warehousing, U.S. customs clearance, project cargo logistics, refrigerated cargo shipping, and hazardous materials forwarding. As an FMC-licensed NVOCC since 1995 and IATA-certified forwarder, APL manages every mode and compliance requirement under one account relationship.
What is an FMC-licensed NVOCC and why does it matter for shippers?
An FMC-licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier is a freight intermediary authorized by the Federal Maritime Commission to issue its own House Bills of Lading and hold carriers contractually accountable for your cargo. Unlike unlicensed freight brokers, an FMC NVOCC provides legally enforceable transport obligations and CBP-recognized documentation for U.S. customs entry. Atlantic Pacific Lines has operated as an FMC-licensed NVOCC since 1995, issuing House B/Ls for every FCL and LCL shipment it manages.
Can Atlantic Pacific Lines handle both ocean and air freight for the same shipper?
Yes. Atlantic Pacific Lines manages ocean freight as an FMC-licensed NVOCC and air freight as an IATA-certified forwarder and TSA-approved Indirect Air Carrier under the same account. Shippers with multi-modal requirements, such as ocean consolidation for standard shipments and next-flight-out for urgent orders, can route both through Atlantic Pacific Lines with a single account manager owning every mode.
Does Atlantic Pacific Lines handle U.S. customs clearance in-house?
Yes. Atlantic Pacific Lines is a C-TPAT certified and ITAR-registered customs broker providing full U.S. import and export compliance. This includes ISF 10+2 filing at a minimum 48-hour lead time before vessel loading, HTS 10-digit classification review on every entry, CBP examination coordination, First Sale valuation advisory, and duty drawback identification for qualifying import programs. Customs clearance is managed in-house, not outsourced.
How do I get a freight quote from Atlantic Pacific Lines?
Submit a quote request with your origin, destination, commodity description, weight or volume, and preferred mode. For ocean freight, APL responds within 24 hours. For urgent air freight requests, APL responds within 2 hours. Real-time freight rates are also available through, Atlantic Pacific Lines' AI-powered freight rate platform for instant multi-carrier comparison.
What specialized cargo types does Atlantic Pacific Lines handle?
Atlantic Pacific Lines handles hazardous materials under IMDG Code and IATA DGR certification, refrigerated cargo with pre-trip inspection and reefer plug confirmation at all ports, project cargo and out-of-gauge freight with pre-booking route surveys and ITAR registration, and pharmaceutical cold chain under GDP and FSMA documentation standards. Specialized cargo is managed by APL's in-house compliance and documentation teams, not delegated to subagents.
What certifications does Atlantic Pacific Lines hold?
Atlantic Pacific Lines holds FMC NVOCC licensing since 1995, IATA air freight certification, TSA Indirect Air Carrier approval, C-TPAT certification from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ITAR registration from the U.S. State Department, and DFARS compliance for Department of Defense contractor transportation. These certifications are active, not honorary, and govern how APL handles specific regulated cargo types and government client shipments.
