Determined to strengthen the integration of its supply chain services, in 2012 the company acquired U.S.-based customs broker and freight forwarder Carmichael International Services for US $37 million. The acquisition gave APL Logistics expanded customs brokerage, trade compliance, and consultation capabilities.Las Marias, Stephen. Logistics Insight Asia. "APL Logistics Acquires Carmichael International Service". 21 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
