APL Logistics, NOL's supply chain management business, increased revenue 18 percent in the first half of 2011 to $682 million. Core EBIT increased 22 percent from 2010 to $33 million. The increases were attributed primarily to gains in contract logistics, which includes rail and land transport business as well as auto logistics, and international services. "Increased volume in most of our business lines is driving revenue higher," said Jim McAdam, APL Logistics president. "We are encouraged by the increasing contribution of emerging markets, particularly in China, to our first-half performance."