2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
Up Front
Policy negotiations have put freight patterns in flux.
Despite trade tensions, growth has continued.
How the Netherlands is handling increased demand.
Rankings
 

Caribbean

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
Port of Boca ChicaBoca Chica, Dominican Republiccontainer3,276NA
Port of BridgetownBridgetown, Barbadoscontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passenger 100,952NA
Port of CastriesCastries, St. Luciacontainer, break bulk, passenger37,226NA
Port of CaucedoCaucedo, Dominican Republiccontainer, break bulk1,235,801NA
Port of Fort-de-FranceFort-de-France, Martinique passenger258,783NA
Port of FreeportFreeport, Bahamascontainer, passenger850,426NA
Port of George TownGeorge Town, Cayman Islandscontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, refrigerated, passenger 50,476NA
Port of Haina OccidentalHaina, Dominican Republiccontainer488,963NA
Port of JarryJarry, Guadeloupe container 210,000NA
Port of KingstonKingston, Jamaicacontainer, heavy lift, liquid bulk1,560,000NA
Port of KingstownKingstown, St. Vincent & The Grenadines container, passenger19,941NA
Port of ManzanilloManzanillo, Dominican Republiccontainer13,172NA
Port of MarielMariel, Cubacontainer, dry bulk, refrigerated332,240NA
Port of OranjestadOranjestad, Arubacontainer, passenger58,500NA
Port of PhilipsburgPhilipsburg, St. Maartencontainer, passenger97,991NA
Port of Point LisasPoint Lisas, Trinidad & Tobagocontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile170,951NA
Port of PoncePonce, Puerto RicoNANA1,118,002
Port of Puerto PlataPuerto Plata, Dominican Republiccontainer, liquid bulk, passenger36,363NA
Port of San JuanSan Juan, Puerto Ricocontainer 1,405,34810,296,551
Port of SansouciSanto Domingo (I. T. S. S.), Dominican Republiccontainer, passenger45,514NA
Port of SpainPort of Spain, Trinidad & Tobagocontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile252,159NA
Port of St. John'sSt. John's, Antigua & Barbudacontainer, passenger31,165NA
Port of TortolaTortola, British Virgin Islandscontainer, passenger11,177NA
Port of Vieux FortVieux Fort, St. Luciacontainer, dry bulk, passenger1,157NA
Port of WilhelmstadWilhelmstad, Curacaocontainer, dry bulk, passenger96,738NA
Extras
Spending on ports projects has risen.
Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
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Global Freight News
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Union Pacific Puts Shipping Limits on Hold

Union Pacific says it will stop imposing temporary limits on certain businesses’ shipments while it reviews the policy that federal regulators and shippers criticized at a hearing in mid-December.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
December 19, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Union Pacific’s Embargoes Generate Complaints From Shippers

Federal regulators and shippers are questioning Union Pacific’s decision to temporarily limit some businesses’ shipments as part of its effort to clear up congestion across the railroad.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
December 15, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Shippers Decry ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Railroads at Hearing

Shippers urged the U.S. railroad regulator to create more competition in the industry during hearings in which Union Pacific Corp. was called to explain a spike in service restrictions.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
December 13, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Global Trade Surges to $32 Trillion Record in 2022, U.N. Says

The value of global trade is set to reach a new record this year, increasing by about 12% to an estimated $32 trillion, according to a U.N. report that signaled a slowdown heading into 2023.

Bryce Baschuk | Bloomberg News
December 13, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk CEO Soren Skou Leaves, Will Be Replaced by Vincent Clerc

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S CEO Soren Skou will step down and will be replaced by Vincent Clerc, the current head of the transport giant’s ocean and logistics business.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
December 12, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Consumers Enjoy Tentative Relief as Supply Chains Unclog

The supply backlogs of the past two years — and the delays, shortages and outrageous prices that came with them — have improved dramatically since summer.

Tom Krisher and Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
December 7, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, Global Freight

Savannah Port Terminal to Get $410 Million Upgrade Amid Big Growth

The Port of Savannah plans a $410 million overhaul of one of its sprawling terminals to make room for loading and unloading larger ships while focusing its business almost exclusively on cargo shipped in containers.

Russ Bynum | Associated Press
December 5, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

3PLs Make Debut on Global Freight 50

While the worst of the global supply chain snarls brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic now appear to be in the rearview mirror, it’s still not business as usual for international freight.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 30, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Shipping Prices Fall in Inventory Glut, Upping Broker Deals

U.S. trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during disruptions caused by the pandemic have plummeted as inventory gluts across the U.S. lowered demand.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
November 28, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Federal Maritime Commissioners Praise Growth at Port of Mobile

Two members of the Federal Maritime Commission praised the growth, diversity and import-export balance of the Port of Mobile during a visit on Nov. 16.

Lawrence Specker | Alabama Media Group
November 17, 2022
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