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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.
Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,085,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,250,000
3 DB Schenker Germany 1,092,000
4 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 935,300
5 Expeditors International of Washington United States 872,480
6 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 836,200
7 Nippon Express Japan 711,354
8 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 561,240
9 Bollore Logistics France 555,000
10 Sinotrans Ltd. China 536,200
11 Kintetsu World Express Japan 478,000
12 Ceva Logistics France 451,000
13 Agility Logistics Kuwait 372,700
14 UTi Worldwide 353,300
15 Yusen Logistics Japan 344,000
16 DSV Air & Sea Ltd. Denmark 311,193
17 Geodis France 299,032
18 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 282,200
19 Dachser SE Germany 275,300
20 NNR Global Logistics Japan 264,068
21 Pilot Freight Services United States 220,000
22 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 213,000
23 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 202,000
24 Hitachi Transport System Japan 190,000
25 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 187,000
26 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 180,000
27 Logwin AG Luxembourg 152,000
28 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 115,000
29 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 114,000
30 Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent China 100,000
31 BDP International United States 87,000
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 86,547
33 XPO Logistics United States 72,612
34 Girag Air Cargo 70,200
35 American Global Logistics United States 50,000
36 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 50,000
37 OIA Global United States 43,668
38 Scanwell Logistics United States 40,000
39 Shanghai Hengrong International Transportation China 40,000
40 CJ Logistics South Korea 39,100
41 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 31,000
Extras
A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

Dupre Logistics ($168 million), Lafayette, La., provides customs brokerage, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, supply chain consulting and transportation management.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics

China Said to Be Back for US Soy as Trade Talks Scheduled

China is back in the market for U.S. soybeans after taking a holiday break as Washington and Beijing plan more trade discussions.

Isis Almeida | Bloomberg News
January 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Factory Gauge Tumbles by Most Since 2008 as Orders Cool

A gauge of U.S. manufacturing plunged last month by the most since October 2008, a fresh sign of deceleration in the economy amid global strains across the sector. U.S. stocks extended declines and Treasury yields fell after the report.

Jeff Kearns | Bloomberg News
January 3, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

California Port Truckers and Other Workers Gain on Pay to Start 2019

For minimum-wage earners, port truckers, farm laborers, sexual harassment victims, nursing mothers, high-powered female executives and workers injured on the job, 2019 offers reason to celebrate. A score of new state laws took effect on Jan. 1, expanding the rights of many employees while placing fresh restrictions on businesses.

Margot Roosevelt | Los Angeles Times
January 2, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Crowley Integrates DFTS Management Into Government Services

Crowley Maritime Corp. has announced it will combine its Defense Freight Transportation Services contract management group with other government services under its Crowley Solutions business units.

January 2, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

United Road Services, Carlyle Group Buy Fleet Car Carriers

United Road Services has joined with The Carlyle Group and other investors to acquire Colorado-based Fleet Car Carriers.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
December 28, 2018
Business, Logistics

Willson International Expands Into Alberta

Willson International, a fourth-generation, family-owned-and-operated logistics company based in the Toronto area, has expanded westward and added brokerage and logistics account executives servicing Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

December 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

India Crackdown on Amazon, Walmart Seen Hurting Online Shoppers

India’s new rules for foreign e-commerce platforms may be designed to protect local companies from Amazon.com and Walmart Inc., but consumers are likely to suffer the collateral damage.

December 28, 2018
Business, Logistics

CFI Logistics Acquires Chicago-Based Optimal Freight

Truckload carrier and logistics firm CFI announced plans to acquire Chicago-based Optimal Freight.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Rhode Island to Construct 10 More Truck Toll Gantries

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has received federal approval to advance construction on 10 more truck-tolling gantries.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

UPS Holiday Package Returns Hit Peak Before Year End for First Time

UPS Inc. expected to handle a record 1.5 million returns Dec. 19, ahead of its usual early January peak of 1.3 million.

Debbie Cockrell | The News Tribune Tacoma Wash
December 20, 2018
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