APL named Asia top shipping line for third straight year

For the third straight year, APL has been named Asian Container Shipping Line of the Year. The award was announced tonight at the 12th annual Lloyds List Asia awards.

Singapore-based APL, the world fifth largest carrier, won from a field of finalists including Maersk Line and Emirates Shipping. The award was presented by Lloyds List, one of the oldest and best-known shipping industry newspapers.

We`re gratified to be recognized with this honor again, said APL President Eng Aik Meng. who have won in 2008, 2009 and 2010 shows the passion our employees have for the shipping industry and our customers. An international panel of maritime leaders made the selection of Asia top carrier. The judges singled out APL for service, innovation and on-time performance in Asia.

APL was also a finalist for the Achievement in Environmental Protection Award. APL Logistics was a finalist for the Logistics Award.