When Every Hour
Counts, We Fly.
Atlantic Pacific Lines holds IATA certification and active TSA Indirect Air Carrier status, giving U.S. exporters and importers access to both freighter and passenger belly capacity across 120+ global air routes through 30+ airline partnerships.
IATA Certified. TSA Approved. Built for Time-Critical Cargo.
Atlantic Pacific Lines combines IATA certification with TSA Indirect Air Carrier status to access both freighter and passenger belly capacity, doubling available options compared to forwarders without IAC authorization.
- IATA and TSA authorization covering freighter and passenger belly capacity on all major airlines
- Next-flight-out, time-definite, and deferred programs matched to your actual delivery deadline
- In-house air waybill issuance and AES export compliance for every U.S. air export
- Worldwide last-mile agent network covering customs clearance and door delivery at the destination
Active certification since 2012
The Capacity and Certification Behind Every Booking.
APL's air freight scale reflects more than a decade of carrier relationships, IATA compliance, and operational discipline across import and export programs of all sizes.
Request an Air Freight QuoteActive certification since 2012
All major trade lane destinations
Freighter and passenger belly access
Across priority and deferred programs
Across import and export programs for U.S. shippers of every size and sector
Six Capabilities That Make Atlantic Pacific Lines the Right Air Freight Partner
Every capability below is operational, not a promise. APL's air freight team applies each one to every booking regardless of shipment size.
TSA IAC Status Opens Passenger Belly Capacity
Passenger belly hold space represents 40 to 60 percent of total available air freight capacity on major trade lanes. Without TSA Indirect Air Carrier authorization, a forwarder cannot access it. Atlantic Pacific Lines holds active TSA IAC status, meaning APL tenders cargo to commercial passenger aircraft, not only freighters, giving clients more capacity options at better rates.
Active TSA IAC authorization30+ Airlines, Including Backup Carriers, on Every Lane
APL maintains preferred relationships with 30+ airlines plus alternative backup carriers on every major trade lane. When a primary carrier has no available uplift due to peak demand or schedule disruption, APL moves cargo on an alternative carrier the same day rather than holding it for the next available slot.
Backup carrier on every routeThree Air Programs Matched to Your Actual Deadline
Next-flight-out for genuine emergencies. Time-definite for scheduled supply chain requirements where a specific delivery date is non-negotiable. Deferred economy for cost-sensitive cargo where the transit window is flexible. Atlantic Pacific Lines selects the program that matches your deadline, not the most expensive available option.
All three programs bookable same dayOrigin to Destination Under One Account
APL manages origin pickup, export documentation, HAWB issuance, airline booking, destination customs clearance, and last-mile delivery under a single account. There is no handoff between the air forwarder, the customs broker, and the delivery carrier. Atlantic Pacific Lines owns every step from door to door.
One contact for the full journeyLive AWB Tracking With Proactive Delay Response
Every APL air shipment is monitored against scheduled milestones: departure, transshipment, customs release, and delivery. When a delay is detected, APL contacts the shipper with a status update and alternative options before the shipper needs to ask. Reactive communication is not how APL operates.
Milestone alerts before you askYour Cargo Takes Off With Atlantic Pacific Lines.
Share your origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, and delivery deadline with APL for priority, time-definite, and deferred air rate options within 2 hours.
Air Freight Questions Atlantic Pacific Lines Answers
Questions U.S. shippers ask before booking air freight on priority, time-definite, pharma, and dangerous goods programs with APL.
Still have questions?
APL's air freight desk handles urgent routing, compliance, and rate questions same day. Reach out directly for immediate assistance on any air shipment.
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