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
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van

Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.

Kiel Porter and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
August 16, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Tests Speedy Delivery Service Featuring Kia Souls

Amazon.com Inc. has deployed a new secret weapon in its same-day delivery operation: a convoy of Kia Souls.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk CEO Seeks New M&A Deals After Dropping Schenker Bid

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is looking for new acquisition targets after recently walking away from what would have been its biggest ever deal, the CEO said.

Christian Wienberg and Sara Sjolin | Bloomberg News  
August 7, 2024
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Reports Boost in Quarterly Profit to $13.5 Billion

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Aug. 1, but the company missed revenue estimates, sending stocks lower in after-hours trading.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
August 1, 2024
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Sluggish Global Economy Weighs on Germany’s DHL in Q2

FRANKFURT — German logistics and delivery giant DHL reported second-quarter net profit of $802 million, a decline of 23.9% from a year ago, as a sluggish global economy dampened demand.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
August 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Boosts Full-Year Guidance

A.P. Moller-Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, increased its full-year guidance due to higher freight rates caused by supply chain disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
August 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

FAA Clears Drone Companies to Operate in Shared Airspace

The FAA has cleared Wing and Zipline to fly their drones simultaneously over the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth without visual observers, using technology to keep the drones apart.

Allyson Versprille | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Deemed Responsible for Hazardous Third-Party Items

Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered July 30.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
July 30, 2024
Business, Global Freight

CMA CGM Reports Solid Volumes, Sees Rates Peaking

CMA CGM SA reported a second-quarter jump in cargo volumes and signaled freight rates have probably peaked for now despite bottlenecks at Mediterranean ports.

Tara Patel | Bloomberg News
July 26, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Union Pacific Profit Grows 7%

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its second-quarter profit even though the number of shipments it hauled remained essentially flat.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
July 25, 2024
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