Singapore-based Apex Logistics cooperates with US smuggling probe

Apex Logistics said it is providing full cooperation to US investigators examining claims that the company was involved in smuggling advanced Nvidia chips in violation of American export controls. The Singapore-based firm, established in Shanghai in 2001, did not disclose further details about the nature of the investigation or the scope of the alleged violations.

The probe comes as the United States has intensified efforts to restrict the flow of advanced semiconductor technology to China and other nations deemed sensitive from a national security perspective. Nvidia chips are among the most tightly controlled semiconductor products under US export regulations.

Apex Logistics' statement underscores growing scrutiny of logistics operators and intermediaries that handle high-tech equipment shipments in the region. The company's willingness to engage with US authorities reflects broader compliance pressures facing Singapore-based firms involved in international trade.

The investigation remains ongoing, and it is unclear what penalties or outcomes US authorities may pursue. Apex Logistics has not faced formal charges related to the matter.