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The St. Lawrence River has reached historically low levels, prompting ships to lighten their loads and carriers to adapt their strategies. While these adjustments sometimes lead to temporary surcharges, they also open the door to greater innovation, cooperation, and creativity to keep trade flowing. In the world of transport, every challenge [...]

This Monday, October 13, Canada will take a moment to express gratitude and appreciation. While some transportation services may experience minor slowdowns due to the holiday, the AP TEAM will remain on duty according to the regular schedule to support your logistics needs. We take this opportunity to thank our partners, carriers, and collaborators [...]

As October begins, while China and many countries across Asia prepare to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (October 5–7, 2025, with the full moon on October 6), we extend our warmest wishes of prosperity and harmony to our partners and clients. A symbol of unity and gratitude, this festival reminds us of [...]

September 30 is a day to remember, reflect, and act. Remember the children who never found their way home. Reflect on the wounds left by residential schools. Act by supporting the resilience and dignity of survivors and their families. The orange shirt reminds us that every child matters. Let us carry [...]

⚠️ Please note: some transportation services may experience slight disruptions due to the holiday. Good news! The AP TEAM remains available and fully operational according to the regular schedule to meet your needs. For any assistance: 📞 866-977-9343 📧 Email We wish all our clients, carriers, and partners a wonderful Labor Day and a [...]

Even when the summer season is in full swing, our team stays on the job to accompany and support you, ensuring your supply chain remains smooth and efficient. 📊 Our commitment: to transform logistics into a strategic lever for your business. 🚛 Our promise: simplicity, reliability, and efficiency, all year round, [...]

As the U.S. Independence Day holiday approaches, we'd like to wish all our partners, customers, and carriers in the U.S. a wonderful Independence Day celebration! Please note that logistical slowdowns or disruptions may occur around july 4 due to vacations and company closures. Our AP TEAM remains available and operational according [...]

July 1st is the perfect occasion to celebrate all that makes Canada strong and beautiful: its diversity, creativity, resilience, and the rich human ties that bind it together from coast to coast. At AP International, we take pride in our Canadian roots. Our reach extends beyond our borders. Day after day, [...]

Ten years ago, Francis Martel embarked on the AP adventure with a head full of ideas and a heart focused on service. Since then, he has crossed oceans, time zones, and cultural challenges with brio, turning complexity into a playground and every project into a shared success. Today, we're not just [...]

While the province is celebrating, some transport operations may be slowed down due to the vacation. For our part, the AP team remains mobilized and available according to the usual schedule. Need to reach us? 📞 866-977-9343 📧 Email Happy Saint-Jean to all our partners, customers, and carriers in Quebec!

Did you know that National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated every June 21, on the summer solstice, a highly symbolic date for many Aboriginal nations? Proclaimed in 1996, this day is an invitation to learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, their culture, history, and resilience. At AP International, [...]

With Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day fast approaching, we wish everyone a wonderful time of gathering and celebration. On the logistical front, we'll be making a few adjustments on June 24 and July 1, which are statutory holidays that may affect transportation in Quebec and the rest of the country. However, [...]

Some fathers hold our hands, others who watch quietly from afar, and some who still live on through our gestures. Sometimes, a father is a steady presence, a lasting word, an invisible hand that gently guides. Sometimes, he’s just a memory that warms the heart, comforts the soul, and helps us [...]

At AP International, we're committed to building strong bridges across cultures and continents. On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, celebrated until June 9, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim customers and partners. May this holiday bring peace, joy, and precious family moments.

On May 26, the United States will observe Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have given their lives in the service of their country. On this respectful occasion, we join our American partners and collaborators in remembering their memory and courage. As many logistics services, warehouses and customs [...]

From May 31 to June 2, the Dragon Boat Festival will be celebrated in China and several Asian countries, slowing down port and logistics activities. At AP International, we help you minimize the impact and keep your operations running smoothly despite the temporary closures. 🤝 Don't hesitate to contact us!

In logistics, every minute counts — that's why we’ll be here to handle your urgent needs and questions with the speed and efficiency we’re known for. 📞 866-977-9343 📧 Email Your priorities are our priorities. 🚛

Those who cradle, nurture, encourage, and love in their way. Those who stay up late, clap loudly and console gently. Those who have given life, and those who, without having borne it, offer a love just as deep and precious. We honor these essential women, who leave a lasting imprint on [...]

It's an excellent opportunity to illuminate our network's richness and cultural diversity. A heartfelt thank you to our clients and partners of Mexican origin — your presence makes all the difference! 🤝

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Stéphane Paquin, who departed on Friday, May 2, 2025, after a fierce battle with the illness that afflicted him for several years. What a fighter Stéphane was! He taught us never to give up! The [...]

Le plus grand transporteur automobile du monde a récemment pris la mer depuis la Chine. Cette nouvelle illustre une tendance claire: la mondialisation du transport automobile se poursuit à grande échelle et la capacité maritime s'adapte rapidement. 📦 Chez AP, on garde le cap sur l’innovation et la veille logistique pour [...]

The U.S. administration recently announced new customs rules that significantly change how shipments to the U.S. are handled. Here's what you need to know: End of de minimis exemption As of May 2, 2025, packages under US$800 from China, Hong Kong, or Macau are no longer exempt from customs duty. They [...]

China will celebrate Labor Day from May 1 to 4, leading to a major pause in port, manufacturing, and customs activities. 👉 Please note: Sunday, April 27, will be worked in China to compensate for upcoming vacations. This period generates congestion, limited capacity, and increased delays every year. The AP TEAM [...]

The AP TEAM got together yesterday lunchtime for a potluck with an international flavor, where everyone got their hands dirty. The result? A table overflowing with delicious food and friendly smiles! This type of dinner perfectly illustrates what drives us every day at AP: sharing, teamwork, openness, generosity, and human warmth. [...]

We are delighted to celebrate the 8th professional anniversary of Claude Dauphinais, our General Manager! 🎊 For the past eight years, Claude has embodied authentic, visionary leadership, guiding our team with passion, determination, and kindness. His unfailing commitment, exemplary availability, and invaluable expertise make him essential to our collective success. Thanks [...]