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Our logo
Our logo highlights the close collaboration between our customers, suppliers and team in achieving an effective and profitable business relationship. In order to achieve this, we create an environment conducive to collaboration and to the success of all three partners.
Our history
AP International was founded by Mr. Alain Plouffe, after investing most of his career in the world of asset-based transportation, decided to change the rule by launching his own non-asset-based freight brokering organization. Such company would be totally independent from asset-based carrier… Read more…
Does your freight fit into an enclosed trailer?
We have access to several truck fleets including 48 feet and 53 feet dry vans with single axle, tandem or more capacity, ready to haul your goods wherever you need them – short haul, long haul or regional, across Canada, the USA and Mexico.
Would you prefer to use an open-deck trailer?
We offer different varieties of open deck trailers ideal for carrying commodities such as steel, lumber, racking, concrete, piping, agriculture and construction equipment, manufactured goods and skidded freight – flatbeds, step decks, drop decks, double-drop trailers, removable goosenecks and more.
Do you need to secure a full trailer?
Being a non-asset based transportation provider, we have access to several truck fleets across North America. We have different sizes of empty trailers that are available coast-to-coast and ready to accommodate you at the time your need.
Do you need to ship smaller freight that is too small to fill an entire truck?
We have trucks running throughout North America looking to consolidate multiple less-than truckload shipments into a single trailer. Chances are great that we will have a trailer close to where you need it to be at the time needed, with the available space to carry your freight.
Do you need to ship over-dimensional freight?
We have the capacity to handle your freight, whatever the size. We have access to different kinds of specialized heavy equipment such as stretch trailers, mini decks and a wide range of multi-axle configurations.
Does your freight need any special care?
With access to thousands of different carriers, we suit perfectly in becoming your temperature-controlled carrier of choice. We have access to equipment able to haul cold, frozen and heated freight over long haul distances.
Have you ever thought of exploring air transport?
We have established partnerships with numerous airlines that transport regular commodities at many airports in Canada, in the USA, in Mexico, Latin America, Europe and in Asia. We offer not only terminal-to-terminal transport solutions but also door-to-door air transport solutions, while respecting your transportation requirements.
Have you ever considered using ocean transport?
We handle the import/export process of your merchandise by sea in Canada, in the USA, in Mexico, Latin America, Europe and in Asia. Our team offers ocean transport service in FCL (full-container load) and LCL (less-than container load) for all types of goods such as general, refrigerated, RO / RO, OOG and oversized.
Have you attempted intermodal?
We could combine convenient truck pick-ups and deliveries with cost-effective reliable rail transportation. With access to our partners’ terminals, we connect major centres across North America for our clients.
Have you ever thought to explore rail transport?
Rail is a key component to Canada’s gateways strategy, which links global supply chains with the North American economy. Through our railway connections, notably the CN and CPR, we are able to efficiently link important markets in North America.
Need help with managing your inbound and outbound distribution from and to Canada?
We act as the North American distribution arm for many American and Canadian shippers coast-to-coast. We have established strategic partnerships with many of North America’s best carriers allowing you to streamline the amount of carrier you need to manage at your dock.
Do you need to move show freight to or from Canada?
We offer a variety of shipping options designed to accommodate your deadline budget. We have established a carrier network that is fully licensed and certified with credentials required to ship meeting the fast-paced tradeshow environment – FAST, C-TPAT, PIP, CSA.
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News
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A new addition to our logistics team!
Zhang Lichun, a native of Northern China, joins the AP International team with more than 23 years of experience in various functions within numerous companies [...]