First post-quake cargo from Japan cleared by U.S. Customs gCaptain Total Views: 30 March 25, 2011 U.S. Customs and Border Protection gave global shipping line APL an all-clear here this week for the first shipment of containerized cargo from post-earthquake Japan. According to Customs, technicians conducted radiation tests on 355 containers discharged at the Port of Los Angeles from the vessel APL Korea.  All containers were cleared for delivery to locations throughout the U.S.  It was the first test of Japanese exports since a March 11 earthquake in Japan damaged nuclear reactors and raised radiation exposure concerns. “Customs and Border Protection implemented proactive measures to screen the first cargo ship to arrive from Japan since the event,” said a statement from the Port Director of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport.  “No harmful levels of radiation were found.” The ship arrived March 22 at 5:15 a.m.  By 11:45 a.m., technicians had completed their pier-side scanning. Via APL . Photo: APL Korea via Shipspotting   Tags: APL japan earthquake los angeles Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,844 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,844 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles News K Line Sues APL Logistics Over False Bankruptcy Rumors By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – K Line has filed a lawsuit against Singapore-based APL Logistics, claiming its employees had wrongly suggested the Japanese shipping line was in dang