APS Stevedoring, a new auto and general/breakbulk cargo stevedoring company headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., began its first operations at the end of October in the Port of Richmond, Calif.
Current customers in Richmond include Subaru, Honda, MOL, Act Maritime, K Line and NYK. The company plans to expand throughout the U.S. West Coast as opportunities present themselves. APS has appointed John Gibson as its manager for the Richmond operations.
APS President John Hering said the firm sees “great opportunity with the synergy of all aspects of the logistics chain, including stevedoring, terminal handling and auto processing.”
Stevedore starts operation in Richmond, Calif.