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, 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
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

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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