# US investigates logistics firm over alleged Nvidia-chip smuggling

_Published Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:05 AM EDT · Policy, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

The US government is investigating Singapore-based Apex Logistics over its suspected role in smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China, according to people familiar with the matter. The investigation could become the first action against a transportation company alleged to have participated in illegal semiconductor trade. The summary does not state what chips were involved, when the alleged shipments occurred, or whether Apex Logistics has been charged.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-27/us-probes-apex-logistics-over-alleged-nvidia-ai-chip-smuggling)

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Published: 2026-08-27T05:05:46.029Z
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