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APL Booking Tracking
Issuance a booking, is the first step, to get containers from APL shipping line for your shipment. Each booking has a unique booking number that is a reference to your shipment. From the beginning of receiving the container until the arrival of the cargo to the final destination, the cargo can be tracked with the help of this Booking number using APL booking tracking on Visiwise.
About APL
APL, one of the world’s leading ocean carriers, offers more than 120 weekly services and call ports in over 70 countries worldwide.
APL is part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping group founded in 1978 by Jacques R. Saadé. CMA CGM has a global presence thanks to its numerous vessels calling various ports all over the world.
With 170 years of experience, APL has the knowledge and expertise to help our customers grow their businesses and negotiate in an increasingly complex and ever-changing global marketplace – whether that is venturing into new territories or growing in already developed markets.
| Founded | 1848 |
| Headquarture |
Rockville, Maryland, USA Singapore |
| Vessels | 153 vessels |
| Employees | 5000 |
| Website | www.apl.com |
FAQ
How can I track an APL container?
Tracking an APL container is simple with Visiwise—just enter your container number, booking reference, or bill of lading number in the tracking feature. After submitting your details, Visiwise displays the current status, location, and movement of your shipment.
Can I track my APL shipment using a Bill of Lading number?
Absolutely. With Visiwise, you can input your APL Bill of Lading number in the appropriate section to receive up-to-date tracking information on your shipment.
Can I track an APL shipment without a container number?
Yes, Visiwise allows you to follow your APL shipment even if you don’t have the container number. You can use the booking reference or bill of lading number instead, and Visiwise will search for status updates using those details.
What details do I need for APL tracking?
To locate your APL shipment, you’ll need either a container number, bill of lading number, or booking reference. Any of these can be used in Visiwise to track your APL shipment.
What is the format of an APL container number?
APL container numbers follow the ISO 6346 standard, consisting of four letters and seven numbers—for example, APLU1234567. The first four letters identify the owner and equipment type, and the following seven digits are the unique serial and check digit.
What information does APL tracking provide?
Tracking with Visiwise gives you access to key milestones and the full route of your container, showing both the starting point and the destination.
What extra tracking data does Visiwise add for APL shipments?
Visiwise enhances APL shipment tracking by including all carrier-supplied data plus additional insights. It verifies container status with AIS vessel positions and terminal activity at the arrival port. If your shipment includes inland transport, such as rail, Visiwise continues monitoring during that segment. You also get real-time vessel locations, ETA adjustments, and complete shipment visibility.
How accurate is Visiwise APL container tracking?
Visiwise delivers highly reliable tracking for APL containers by merging data from multiple sources, including live vessel signals and real-time port updates. The tracking accuracy rate for APL shipments is above 96%.
How do I track multiple APL containers at once?
With Visiwise, you can monitor several APL containers simultaneously by entering or uploading a list of container, booking, or bill of lading numbers. This enables you to oversee all your shipments from a single dashboard without searching for each one individually. To use this feature, visit the Visiwise Multiple Tracking page.
How can freight forwarders track bulk APL shipments?
Freight forwarders can track many APL shipments at once in Visiwise by submitting multiple container or bill of lading numbers at the same time. For further details, check the Visiwise Multiple Tracking page.
