APL and APL Logistics, the shipping and supply chain management businesses of Singapore’s NOL Group, have announced efforts on three fronts to combat Thailand’s recent, devastating floods. The companies added that they’re maintaining full operations in Thailand though much of the country remains underwater.

“We are doing everything we can to provide uninterrupted service in a time of need,” said APL Thailand Managing Director Watana Kitikongnopakorn. “At the same time we are providing resources to help the country overcome this crisis.”

The companies’ three-pronged contribution to flood relief has included:
• Free containerized transport of relief supplies and rescue boats to outlying Thai provinces, a rescue paddle boat, and a 40-foot container for a barrier to hold back floodwaters;
• $20,000 to the Red Cross in Thailand; and
• More than $6,000 from employees to relief agencies.

APL Thailand said it will remain in contact with emergency response officials to determine if further support is needed.

Torrential rain has caused Thailand’s worst flooding in a half century. Nearly 400 people have died during the crisis. A third of the country’s provinces have been inundated.

APL and APL Logistics said their Thailand offices and facilities remain operational. Both have developed contingency plans should flooding become widespread in Bangkok. APL service at Laem Chabang Port and at its Lat Krabang container depot near Bangkok is uninterrupted.

APL is still accepting inbound bookings at Laem Chabang and Lat Krabang. APL and APL Logistics urged customers to clear cargo directly at Laem Chabang Port to avoid potential flooding risks in Bangkok. APL said there are no restrictions on outbound bookings.

APL Logistics said it is taking preventive measures at its warehousing facilities to protect customers’ goods and to limit damage from the flood that has broken down supply chains across the country. It added that it’s working closely with customers to execute contingency plans.