APS Stevedoring, LLC is an auto and break bulk / general cargo stevedoring company headquartered in Long Beach, CA. Founded in 2011, APS Stevedoring is the largest 100 percent family owned stevedoring company in the United States. APS is committed to the values of customer services and long term relationships.
Management Team
John Hering
President
Steve Nixon
Vice President
Don Rupert
Vice President
Mike Mavrinac
Vice President
Ben Thamert
Vice President of Operations
Mike Kim
Vice President of Finance
Through The Years
October 2011
APS Stevedoring first began operations at the Port of Richmond, CA in October 2011 discharging Honda automobiles.
Early 2012
APS started operations in Portland, OR managing the Honda and Hyundai terminals as well as vessel operations.
January 2013
APS opened business in Vancouver, WA discharging Subaru automobiles.
February 2015
APS began operations in Jacksonville, FL discharging Grimaldi Lines vessels with Fiats and Jeep Renegades.
April 2015
APS started working for Volkswagen Transport VM in Jacksonville, FL.
October 2015
APS was awarded all auto/roro business for Mitsui OSK Lines in Jacksonville and Brunswick, GA.
APS has now become one of the largest automobile and RORO stevedoring companies in the US Southeast.
January 2016
APS started operations in Tacoma, WA discharging Kia automobiles for Hyundai Glovis and Eukor Car Carriers.
November 2016
APS started operations in Houston, TX unloading Chrysler vehicles on Grimaldi vessels.
January 2017
APS was awarded the Volkswagen Transport business in Houston, TX.
November 2019
APS was awarded all K Line business in both Jacksonville and Brunswick.
January 2021
APS was awarded the Volkswagen Transport business in Baltimore, MD.
December 2022
APS has secured Glovis in Brunswick, making APS one of the largest stevedores in Brunswick.
September 2023
APS opens a 20 acre terminal within Baltimore, MD.
October 2023
APS secures both Glovis and Sallaum in Jacksonville, APS now holds majority of all auto work in Jacksonville.
March 2024
APS moves operations from Houston, TX to Freeport, TX
