Behind the Production | Apu’s Experience in International Film Logistics

BEHIND THE PRODUCTION: APU’s INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE

International productions require complex logistics to move equipment, vehicles and specialized materials safely and on schedule. APU Productions provides comprehensive logistics support throughout Peru, from initial planning and temporary importation to on-location delivery and final re-export.

International freight and ATA Carnet services

APU coordinates ATA Carnet operations for the temporary import and re-export of cameras, lighting equipment and other professional production gear. Our services include document review, customs clearance, inspections, cargo delivery and final re-export.

Depending on the size, urgency and type of equipment, we can coordinate:

* Air freight for essential and time-sensitive equipment
* Ocean cargo for containers, heavy equipment and set materials
* RoRo shipping for production and picture vehicles
* Air-freight vehicle imports for urgent or specialized requirements

Customs and specialized operations

Temporary imports require accurate documentation, customs compliance and careful control of re-export deadlines. APU works with specialized partners to coordinate customs operations, temporary admission procedures and customs bond services.

Our experience also includes:

* Charter flights for crew, equipment and specialized cargo
* Dangerous-goods handling, including batteries, gases and restricted materials
* Pyrotechnics imports, permits, transportation and safety coordination

These operations require advance planning and close communication with freight forwarders, customs agents, airlines, shipping companies, specialized suppliers and local authorities.

Experience across major productions

APU’s production logistics experience includes international films, television productions and advertising projects such as:

* Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
* Dora and the Lost City of Gold
* Paddington in Peru
* Das Traumschiff
* Inés del alma mía
* Apple commercials

Each project has presented different challenges, from moving large volumes of technical equipment and vehicles to coordinating customs procedures, charter flights, dangerous goods and deliveries to remote filming locations.

By involving APU early in pre-production, international producers gain a local partner capable of anticipating potential complications and coordinating every stage of the logistics process. Our objective is to make complex operations run seamlessly, allowing the production team to focus on the shoot.