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APL

APL

6.2
A global container shipping company originally called American President Lines
  • proper noun
  • /ˈeɪ pi ɛl/
translation icon : APL (compañía naviera)
  • After the merger, APL expanded its routes to cover more global ports.

Examples

  • Did you know that APL stands for American President Lines?

  • The shipping giant APL has expanded its services globally.

  • The cargo was shipped overseas by APL to ensure timely delivery.

  • Many importers rely on APL for their international freight needs.

  • The APL shipping company is known for its efficient container transport services.

  • During the peak season, APL schedules additional voyages to meet the increasing demand.

  • APL has significantly expanded its shipping routes across Asia and the Americas.

Surface Forms

APL main

Morphology

APL = A + P + L

This is an initialism for the company name (American President Lines); the letters themselves do not provide transparent clues to the company's nature for an average learner.

Etymology

APL comes from the initials of American President Lines, the original full company name, so the letters stand for a shipping firm that carried cargo around the world. That's why APL is still the name used for this global shipping company.