APL LIMITED for APL LIMITED
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Encourage the existence and use of U.S. flag fleet for U.S. government cargo; expand the use of the 'cargo preference' allocation of cargo between U.S. flag (50%) and foreign flag to above minimum.
Foreign entity interest: CMA CGM S.A., a French company (see update page of the 2016 amended Second Quarter Report), owns 100% of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NOL) (see update page of 2002 Mid-Year Report), which owns 100% of NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd. (see update page of 2014 amended Second Quarter Report), which owns 100% owner of APL Limited, which owns 100% of American President Lines, Ltd. All have interests in these issues. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd. (see update page of the 2002 Mid-Year Report), which is also owned 100-percent by NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd., owns 100% of APL Maritime, Ltd., USA, which manages APLs vessels and which owns 100% APL Marine Services, Ltd., the MSP contractor covering APL vessels. These affiliates also have interests in these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC MENSING | — |
| TIM PERRY | — |
Defense DEF
Universal Service Contract 08 renewal; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239, appropriation from Congress for funding of 60 vessels for FY2017; Positioning of APL's U.S. flag fleet favorably for logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command. Support 2017 Defense Bill (NDAA, S.2943 and HR4909)
Foreign entity interest: CMA CGM S.A., a French company (see update page of the 2016 amended Second Quarter Report), owns 100% of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NOL) (see update page of 2002 Mid-Year Report), which owns 100% of NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd. (see update page of 2014 amended Second Quarter Report), which owns 100% owner of APL Limited, which owns 100% of American President Lines, Ltd. All have interests in these issues. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd. (see update page of the 2002 Mid-Year Report), which is also owned 100-percent by NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd., owns 100% of APL Maritime, Ltd., USA, which manages APLs vessels and which owns 100% APL Marine Services, Ltd., the MSP contractor covering APL vessels. These affiliates also have interests in these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIC MENSING | — |
| TIM PERRY | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Expedite both maritime and land border inspections by federal agenceis of import/export cargo; mitigate penalty case values issued by Customs and Border Protection; New benefit for ocean carriers "Aqua Lane"; development of International Trade Data System to minimize impact, provide safe and secure supply chain.
Foreign entity interest: CMA CGM S.A., a French company (see update page of the 2016 amended Second Quarter Report), owns 100% of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NOL) (see update page of 2002 Mid-Year Report), which owns 100% of NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd. (see update page of 2014 amended Second Quarter Report), which owns 100% owner of APL Limited, which owns 100% of American President Lines, Ltd. All have interests in these issues. Automar (Bermuda) Ltd. (see update page of the 2002 Mid-Year Report), which is also owned 100-percent by NOL Liner (Pte.), Ltd., owns 100% of APL Maritime, Ltd., USA, which manages APLs vessels and which owns 100% APL Marine Services, Ltd., the MSP contractor covering APL vessels. These affiliates also have interests in these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIM PERRY | — |
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