2020 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
Up Front
Freight carriers across the world experienced dramatic market shifts and volume swings in 2020.
The new trade deal between U.S., Mexico and Canada provides market certainty for North American trade.
The world’s largest freight carriers have navigated unprecedented circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rankings
 

Mid-Atlantic & South Atlantic

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
Port CanaveralBrevard County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, heavy lift, special project cargo, passengerNA5,436,994
Port EvergladesBroward County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passengerNA25,022,351
Port ManateeManatee County, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, special project cargoNA4,763,728
Port of BaltimoreBaltimorecontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, refrigerated, passengerNA44,778,259
Port of BrunswickBrunswick, Ga.break bulk, dry bulk, automobileNA2,503,937
Port of CharlestonCharleston, S.C.container, break bulk, dry bulk, automobile, refrigeratedNA24,822,636
Port of ChesterChester, Pa.NANA2,788,947
Port of JacksonvilleJacksonville, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, heavy lift, refrigeratedNA17,999,036
Port of Marcus HookMarcus Hook, Pa.NANA12,205,883
Port of MiamiMiamicontainer, passengerNA8,371,129
Port of Morehead CityMorehead City, N.C.break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk NA2,740,648
Port of Palm BeachPalm Beach, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passengerNA2,094,734
Port of Penn ManorPenn Manor, Pa.NANA2,829,337
Port of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, passengerNA26,656,373
Port of SavannahSavannah, Ga.container, break bulk, heavy lift, automobile, refrigerated NA41,273,947
Port of TampaTampa, Fla.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, heavy lift, passengerNA31,006,487
Port of VirginiaNorfolk, Va.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobileNA71,774,349
Port of WilmingtonWilmington, N.C.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, heavy liftNA6,039,927
Extras
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Global Freight News
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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
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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
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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
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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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