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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

Transplace Inc. ($170 million), Frisco, Texas, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, freight brokerage freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, supply chain consulting and transportation management.
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Logistics News
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

African Logistics Company Lori Announces Expansion

Lori Systems, a logistics startup based in Kenya, Africa, recently announced expansion into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.

October 26, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Universal Logistics Reports Best-Ever 3Q Results

Universal Logistics Holdings reported its best third quarter ever, following a trend of record-setting financial reports by freight carriers this year.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100

USA Truck Continues Turnaround With Improved Results in 3Q

USA Truck reported higher revenues and profits in the third quarter of 2018, continuing a financial turnaround started in 2017.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Business, Logistics

LTL Carrier Old Dominion 3Q Financials Beat Analysts’ Expectations

Citing the strong U.S. economy and available capacity, Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. produced record results for revenue and profitability during the third quarter, CEO Greg Gantt said Oct. 25.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2018
Business, Logistics

Truck Tonnage Dips, but Freight Outlook Remains Strong

A year-long surge in freight volume continues despite a modest dip in a widely followed truck tonnage index over the past two months.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program

UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Knight-Swift Says 3Q Results Reflect ‘Progress’ in All Segments

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings beat analysts’ profit projections in the third quarter as cost-cutting measures implemented after the acquisition of Swift Transportation in September 2017 compensated for slower-than-expected growth in revenue.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

UPS Reports Strong Revenue Growth, Higher Profits in 3Q

UPS Inc. reported strong revenue growth and higher profits in the third quarter, despite international headwinds from currency valuations, rising fuel costs and ongoing investment in transformation initiatives.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Business, Logistics

Kansas City Southern Sets Revenue Record in Third Quarter

Kansas City Southern on Oct. 19 reported record revenue for the third quarter, buoyed by a 17% increase in chemical and petroleum products and an 8% jump in automotive and intermodal shipments.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2018
Business, Logistics

Imperial Logistics to Operate Volkswagen Group Packaging Center in Germany

Imperial Logistics will begin operating a new Volkswagen Group packaging center in Germany in April as part of the group’s decision to distribute parts through JadeWeserPort.

October 23, 2018
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