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
 

Pacific Northwest

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
International Port of Dutch HarborUnalaska Island, Alaskacontainer NA1,850,870
Juneau PortJuneau, AlaskacontainerNA771,140
Northwest Seaport AllianceSeattle; Tacoma, Wash.container, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, automobile, heavy lift, special project cargo, refrigerated, passenger, air cargo3,797,62630,174,623
Port NikiskiNikishka, Alaskaliquid bulkNA4,668,736
Port of AnacortesAnacortes, Wash.container, dry bulk, air cargo, special project cargo, passengerNA9,212,192
Port of AnchorageAnchorage, Alaskacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automotive, air cargo, passenger460,6783,297,827
Port of Coos BayCoos Bay, Ore.containerNA2,108,362
Port of EverettEverett, Wash.container, break bulk, passenger4,6391,590,855
Port of Grays HarborGrays Harbor, Wash.container, break bulk, liquid bulk, air cargoNA2,303,154
Port of KalamaKalama, Wash.containerNA14,956,426
Port of KetchikanKetchikan, Alaskacontainer, passengerNA851,802
Port of KivalinaKivalina, Alaskaliquid bulk, container, passengerNA2,537,253
Port of LongviewLongview, Wash.container, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, heavy lift, special project cargoNA13,587,726
Port of NanaimoNanaimo, British Columbiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passenger44,8915,306,693
Port of OlympiaOlympia, Wash.container, break bulk, dry bulk, heavy liftNA1,089,375
Port of PortlandPortland, Ore.container, break bulk, liquid bulk, dry bulk, automobile, heavy lift, air cargo, special project cargoNA23,164,727
Port of ValdezValdez, Alaskaliquid bulk, container, passengerNA27,971,737
Port of VancouverVancouver, British Columbiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, special project cargo, passenger3,396,449147,089,263
Port of VancouverVancouver, Wash.container, break bulk, dry bulk, heavy lift, special projects cargoNA8,422,170
Prince Rupert HarbourPrince Rupert, British Columbiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, special project cargo, passenger1,036,00926,730,476
Extras
Spending on ports projects has risen.
Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
Memphis International retains the top spot; Louisville honors boxing legend.
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Global Freight News
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

German Shipping Giant Hapag-Lloyd Posts Higher Profits

HAMBURG, Germany — The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has raised its profit forecast for the current financial year because of rising freight rates.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
October 25, 2024
Business, Global Freight

SF Express Is Said to Target Second Listing in Hong Kong

SF Holding Co., China’s biggest express delivery company, is targeting a second listing in Hong Kong at the end of next month that could raise about $1 billion.

Julia Fioretti and Dong Cao | Bloomberg News
October 24, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

DSV to Kick Off Bond Sale Early to Finance DB Schenker Deal

Danish transport company DSV will start a large bond sale as soon as this year to help pay for its $15.4 billion takeover of DB Schenker ahead of an expected completion in 2025.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
October 23, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Walmart Challenges Amazon With Prescription Delivery

Walmart Inc. will start delivering prescriptions to U.S. homes in as little as 30 minutes, a move that’s intended to grab a bigger slice of online spending and compete against Amazon.com Inc.

Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg News
October 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Consumers Switch to Slower Shipping, Squeezing UPS, FedEx

More people are switching to slower delivery options to save money, and profits at FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc. are getting squeezed.

Cailley LaPara | Bloomberg News
October 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon, Google Make Dueling Nuclear Investments

Amazon on Oct. 16 said it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity.

October 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Unveils AI Tool to Help Drivers Find Packages Faster

Amazon.com Inc. unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help drivers locate packages in cluttered vans.

Spencer Soper | Bloomberg News
October 9, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Expect Red Sea to Be Unsafe Into 2025

A.P. Moller Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plan to begin their partnership sailing south of Africa, indicating they expect the Red Sea to remain unsafe well into 2025.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
October 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Private, Global Freight

Charging Developer Terawatt Opens First Facility for Fleets

Terawatt Infrastructure’s truck charging ambitions took a step forward with the opening of its first full-build light-duty fleet facility.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Expects IMO to Approve Global CO2 Levy in 2025

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S expects the industry’s global regulator next year to approve a charge on vessels’ greenhouse gas emissions.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
October 4, 2024
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