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AP Podcast : Episode #3 with Chantal Petitclerc
In this 3rd episode, we discussed with our guest Mrs. Chantal Petitclerc, former Olympic athlete and now Canadian Senator. Mrs. Petitclerc talked about her career path, discusses the importance of diversity in Canadian businesses, the logistics challenges faced in the Canadian Senate and at the Olympic Games! Enjoy listening! Listen here [...]
AP Podcast : Episode 2 is live!
In this 2nd episode, we spoke with our guest Mr. Pierre Bélanger, Fresh Produce Director at AP International. Pierre talked about his expertise in the food industry, an overview of his work days and the many details to consider when transporting fresh produce! Listen here on Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ap-podcast-ep-2-fresh-produce/id1521888346?i=1000481887317&l=fr Listen [...]
the longest truck shipment in AP’s history!
Our team has scheduled the longest truck shipment in 25 years this week! 🚚 The equipment to be picked up was in Waterford, Connecticut. Delivery was in Whitehorse, Yukon. Total distance is 6544 kilometers or 4090 Miles!
Welcome to the AP Podcast!
The 1st episode of the AP Podcast is now available! We discussed ''Diversity in the Workplace'' with Mr. Richard Martel, CEO of AP! You can choose your streaming platform to listen to the podcast here : Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E2ttSXmCsGu6XvFF1MzQE Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ap-podcast-ep-1-diversity-in-the-workplace/id1521888346?l=fr
Riot’s impacts on transportation
It has been 28 years since the truck driver Reginald Denny was pulled out of his truck driving cab and nearly beaten to death during the Los Angeles riots after four policemen charged with using excessive force in the beating of African-American driver Rodney King were acquitted. Over the last few [...]
Thaw period update
The MTQ reminds users and shippers of heavy vehicles that the authorized load limits are reduced during the spring thaw period to consider the lower load capacity of the road network. The dates for lifting the restrictions have been changed as follows: Zone 1 – From Monday March 9th to [...]
Simplify your daily operations!
Our team has the capabilities, technology and expertise to adapt logistics solutions to your needs and evidently simplify your business' supply chain. Whether you need help with: Ground transport (road and rail) International transport (air, intermodal and ocean) Customs brokerage Product distribution and warehousing Logistics outsourcing Other related services Contact one [...]
Spring thaw amendment in Quebec
We've got good news for some businesses - Quebec's Transportation Ministry lifted its load restrictions during the spring thaw period in response to Covid-19. This latest measure was implemented on March 25th for vehicles of combinations of vehicles transporting foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, sanitary materials, medical equipment and products necessary for the production [...]
COVID-19 Update
Good morning everyone, we sincerely hope that you, your respective families and your colleagues are healthy during this global crisis. Since the very beginning of this pandemic, which seems to have originated in Wuhan, we have been closely monitoring the information circulating around the world, especially that provided by the World [...]
2020 Thaw Period
Each spring, the Ministère du transport du Québec determines the official dates of the thaw period for the three thaw zones covering Quebec. Zone 1 covers southern Quebec, including Montreal, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Quebec City and as far as Rivière-du-Loup. Zone 2 is located north of Zone 1, including the Laurentians, [...]
The shipping industry has been struck hard!
You have guessed it, Chinese logistics operations are undergoing major changes due to the Coronavirus Chinese officials are claiming container ships have left some of their major port facilities filled with only 10% of their capacities and several vessel departures and arrivals have been canceled and rerouted until the situation [...]
Should I be concerned about the financial risk involved when transporting my goods?
Should we trust people who say ‘’Do not worry, you’re properly insured with me’’? Damages and losses, unfortunately, can happen during the transportation of your merchandise and can become a significant financial risk for your business. Rather be safe than sorry. Do you have questions or concerns that you would like [...]
Ending the year with our AP Share activity!
As part of our 2019 AP Share activity, our team prepared and distributed healthy meals for the homeless. More than 50 meals were handed out in the Ville-Marie area in Montreal. Special thanks to the Quartier des Générations for letting us use your kitchen facility! We are already looking forward to [...]
Another year of growth at AP!
September 30th marked AP’s 24th anniversary and the results are very positive. Despite an economic slowdown during the 4th quarter, all our performance indicators have increased in comparison to 2018. Our management team wishes to acknowledge the excellent work of our three operational departments : our North American land transportation division [...]
AP welcomes the next generation!
We are very pleased to announce the addition of two new interns to our team. First, Myriame Carignan joined the team in September to complete her internship allowing her to receive her logistics college degree. She works with the operations team and customer service department to ensure the smooth running of [...]
The AP team is growing again!
Our team is pleased to announce the arrival of three new members since July. Delfim Maia, international logistics assistant director, will provide additional support to our international division in order to serve our customers well. Delfim has many years of experience in air and sea transport and will also be able [...]
L’opération Roadcheck fera bientôt son entrée
Lors du 4 au 6 Juin prochain, les contrôleurs routiers de la SAAQ participeront à la campagne nord-américaine Roadcheck 2019. Soyez prêts! Plusieurs inspections seront effectuées lors de ces trois journées. Les contrôleurs routiers accordent normalement une attention particulière sur un aspect bien précis à propos de la sécurité routière. Cette [...]
AP sera ouvert pour la fête nationale des patriotes!
La plupart des entreprises canadiennes seront fermées Lundi le 20 Mai prochain. Notre équipe sera au poste pour vous aider à répondre à vos besoins logistiques. 1-866-977-9343 Joyeuse fête nationale des patriotes!!!
Les ajouts de l’équipe !
Depuis le début de l’année 2019, déjà 4 nouveaux collègues se sont joints à l’équipe AP : Fernando Fonseca et Varinder Sharma, coordinateurs logistiques, assureront une plus grande disponibilité pour aider nos clients actuels et futurs dans leurs défis logistiques. Compte tenu de l'évolution constante de la diversification de notre clientèle, ces [...]
AP annonce d’excellents résultats pour le trimestre terminé le 30 Juin 2018!!
L'entreprise annonce une croissance exceptionnelle de ses revenus , soit près de 30% comparativement à Q3-2017. Tous les indicateurs de performance ont augmenté par rapport au troisième trimestre de l'année précédente ce qui indique qu'AP International démontre une santé financière et opérationnelle exceptionnelle. Selon notre Président , M.Richard [...]
L’équipe AP poursuit son ascension!
Nous sommes très heureux d'annoncer l'ajout de deux nouveaux membres à notre équipe. Ayant débuté comme stagiaire au mois de Février dernier, Olivier s'est officiellement joint à notre équipe en tant que coordonnateur logistique au sein du département des opérations d'AP International. Son rôle sera de répondre aux besoins des clients [...]
La saison des produits agricoles est présentement en cours!
Qu'est-ce que cela veut dire? La demande de remorques et les coûts de transport ont une tendance à la hausse. La production des entreprises agricoles exige une forte demande pour de l'équipement de transport. Ces entreprises se doivent d'expédier leurs marchandises le plus efficacement et rapidement possible, causant ainsi une pénurie [...]
Période de dégel – Dates officielles
Le Ministère du Transport du Québec rappelle aux opérateurs de véhicules routiers lourds et aux entreprises qui expédient de la marchandise que les limites de charge autorisées sont réduites en période de dégel sur l'ensemble du réseau routier au Québec. Pendant cette période, les routes sont entre 30 et 70% plus [...]
LES BEAUX 4H 2018 – Fondation Martin-Matte
Dans le cadre de notre programme « AP Partage », notre équipe s’engage à aider sa communauté à devenir un meilleur endroit où il fait bon vivre, travailler et grandir! Le 3 Février 2018, l’ÉQUIPE DE SKI AP, composée d’Éric, Francis, Marc-Alexandre et Richard, participait à la 3ième édition de [...]
Notre équipe poursuit sa croissance!!!
AP International annonce d’excellents résultats pour le trimestre terminé au 31 décembre 2017 et maintien ainsi la cadence établit depuis quelques années! AP International annonce une croissance exceptionnelle de ses revenus de l’ordre de plus de 40% par rapport au trimestre équivalent l’année dernière. De plus, la société est fière d’annoncer [...]