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American President Lines
American President Lines
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NameAmerican President Lines
TypeShipping company
IndustryTransportation
Founded1848
FounderUnited States
HeadquartersOakland, California

American President Lines is a major shipping company that has been in operation for over 170 years, with its roots dating back to the California Gold Rush and the establishment of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company by William Henry Aspinwall and George Law. The company has undergone several transformations over the years, including its acquisition by NOL Group in 1997, which was later acquired by CMA CGM in 2015. Today, American President Lines operates as a subsidiary of CMA CGM, providing a range of shipping services to customers around the world, including Maersk Line, Evergreen Marine, and Cosco Shipping Lines.

● History

The history of American President Lines dates back to 1848, when the Pacific Mail Steamship Company was founded by William Henry Aspinwall and George Law to provide shipping services between the United States and Asia. The company played a significant role in the California Gold Rush, transporting thousands of prospectors and supplies to the West Coast of the United States. Over the years, the company underwent several mergers and acquisitions, including its merger with the Dollar Steamship Company in 1938, which was founded by Robert Dollar. The company was later acquired by NOL Group in 1997, which was founded by Singapore-based Temasek Holdings. In 2015, NOL Group was acquired by CMA CGM, a leading global shipping company founded by Jacques Saadé.

● Services

American President Lines provides a range of shipping services to customers around the world, including container shipping, breakbulk cargo, and project cargo. The company operates a fleet of modern ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and roll-on/roll-off ships, which are managed by CMA CGM and ANL Container Line. American President Lines also offers a range of value-added services, including cargo insurance, customs brokerage, and logistics management, which are provided in partnership with companies like DB Schenker, Kuehne + Nagel, and DHL Global Forwarding.

● Fleet

The fleet of American President Lines consists of over 100 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and roll-on/roll-off ships. The company's ships are managed by CMA CGM and ANL Container Line, and are deployed on various trade lanes around the world, including the Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Asia-Europe routes. American President Lines' ships are equipped with the latest technology, including container tracking systems and navigation systems, which are provided by companies like Navis, Cargotec, and Wärtsilä.

● Destinations

American President Lines operates in over 100 countries around the world, with a network of offices and agents in major ports and cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Rotterdam. The company's ships call at major ports like Port of Shanghai, Port of Singapore, Port of Hong Kong, and Port of Busan, which are operated by companies like Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Port of Singapore Authority, and Hong Kong International Terminals. American President Lines also offers services to smaller ports and inland destinations, including Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta, which are served by companies like BNSF Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, and CSX Transportation.

● Parent_company_and_affiliates

American President Lines is a subsidiary of CMA CGM, a leading global shipping company founded by Jacques Saadé. CMA CGM is headquartered in Marseille, France and operates a fleet of over 500 ships, with a presence in over 160 countries around the world. American President Lines is also affiliated with other CMA CGM subsidiaries, including ANL Container Line, Comanav, and Delmas, which provide shipping services to various regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Europe.

● Operations

American President Lines operates a global network of offices and agents, with a presence in major ports and cities around the world. The company's operations are managed by CMA CGM, which provides a range of support services, including ship management, crew management, and maintenance and repair. American President Lines also partners with other companies, including terminal operators like DP World, Hutchison Whampoa, and APM Terminals, and logistics providers like DHL Supply Chain, DB Schenker, and Kuehne + Nagel, to provide a seamless and integrated shipping experience to its customers. Category:Shipping companies of the United States

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