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
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Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
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Global Freight News
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight

FedEx Freight Unit Furloughs Workers as Cargo Demand Slows

FedEx Corp.’s freight unit is putting workers on furlough in some U.S. markets, adding to mounting evidence of a cargo slowdown as the company joins other large employers trimming their ranks.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
November 14, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Supply Chain Woes Accelerate Reshoring, Nearshoring Trend

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. shores.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
November 4, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes

Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
November 4, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight

Describing global supply chains as “volatile” for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
November 4, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

German Government Settles Internal Dispute Over Port Stake Sale to China

The German government is close to reaching a compromise over a disputed sale of a stake in a Hamburg container terminal to China’s state-owned shipping conglomerate Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.

October 25, 2022
Business, Equipment, Global Freight, TCA

Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact

The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the port’s place as a major economic driver in the state.

Lawrence Specker | Alabama Media Group
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Global Freight

CSX Q3 Profit Up 15% as Railroad Hauls 2% More Freight

CSX Corp. delivered 15% more profit in the third quarter as it handled 2% more freight and worked to eliminate the delays shippers have been complaining about for months.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
October 21, 2022
Business, Equipment, Global Freight, TCA

UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify Labor Contract

Aircraft mechanics at UPS Inc. voted to ratify a labor contract extension that will give them a 3.3% hike in pay annually for three years, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Oct. 18.

Kelly Yamanouchi | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 19, 2022
Business, Safety, Global Freight, TCA

California Ports Reveal Surge in Harmful Emissions in 2021

California port officials announced an unprecedented increase in harmful emissions last year. Although the increase in pollution was substantial, officials said emissions are still much lower than levels in the mid-2000s.

Tony Briscoe | Chicago Tribune
October 18, 2022
Government, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Truckers Win Over BNSF in Case Regarding Illinois Biometrics Law

In what is believed to be the first jury verdict related to Illinois’ strict biometrics privacy law, a $228 million judgment has been entered against BNSF Railway in a class-action lawsuit over the railroad’s collection of fingerprint data.

Sarah Freishtat | Chicago Tribune
October 17, 2022
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