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2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
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Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,081,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,304,000
3 DB Schenker Germany 1,101,200
4 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 935,300
5 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 921,400
6 Expeditors International of Washington United States 875,914
7 Nippon Express Japan 705,478
8 Bollore Logistics France 580,000
9 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 576,225
10 DSV A/S Denmark 574,644
11 Sinotrans Ltd. China 548,600
12 Kintetsu World Express Japan 457,000
13 Ceva Logistics France 421,800
14 Agility Logistics Kuwait 372,700
15 Yusen Logistics Japan 332,389
16 Geodis France 330,000
17 NNR Global Logistics Japan 286,897
18 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 282,200
19 FedEx Logistics United States 268,340
20 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 260,000
21 Hitachi Transport System Japan 230,000
22 Dachser SE Germany 224,000
23 Pilot Freight Services United States 220,000
24 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 219,000
25 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 195,082
26 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 180,000
27 Logwin AG Luxembourg 140,000
28 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 115,000
29 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 114,000
30 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 113,119
31 Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent China 100,000
32 XPO Logistics United States 72,600
33 Seko Logistics United States 70,000
34 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 66,000
35 OIA Global United States 65,000
36 BDP International United States 60,000
37 AWOT Global Logistics Group China 60,000
38 CJ Logistics South Korea 57,517
39 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 50,000
40 American Global Logistics United States 50,000
41 Scanwell Logistics United States 40,000
42 Shanghai Hengrong International Transportation China 40,000
43 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 31,000
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52

On the Bubble

Port Logistics Group ($209 million), City of Industry, Calif., provides dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, returned goods management, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

ATA Asks Federal Leaders to Assist in Rail Negotiations

American Trucking Associations called on federal elected leaders to ensure ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations avoid disrupting key aspects of the nation’s supply chain.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 27, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

KAG Energy Expands Midwest Footprint

KAG Energy is growing its operations in the Midwest after recently securing new business in the region, the business group announced June 27.

June 27, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

CSX Completes Purchase of Pan Am Railways

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. — CSX Corp. has completed its long-sought purchase of Pan Am Railways.

Rich Karlin | Times Union (Albany, N.Y.)
June 27, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Opportunities to Help Ocean Freight

Supply chain disruptions have impacted the quality of life for virtually every American. The delays and bottlenecks, which began early in the pandemic, continue sending shockwaves throughout our economy, leading to higher prices and back orders with no end in sight.

Sen. Roger F. Wicker | Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
June 27, 2022
Business, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire

DB Schenker to Acquire USA Truck for $435 Million

USA Truck is being acquired by DB Schenker in a $435 million deal announced June 24.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 24, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

STB Urged to Reject CP-KCS Merger

Three of the five members of the Federal Maritime Commission are urging the Surface Transportation Board to reject Canadian Pacific Railway’s plan to merge with the smaller, but strategically significant Kansas City Southern Railroad.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Funding Panel Approves Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill

A House panel on June 23 approved legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal 2023.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Business, Logistics

Fuel Costs Renew Focus on Empty Miles

Trucking is renewing focus on empty miles amid rising diesel prices that lead to greater expense.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Ports on Both Coasts Report Record Volume in May

The strong pace of imported goods to the nation’s ports continued in May.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Won’t Benefit Port of Vancouver

Consumers and exporters saw financial turmoil from tumultuous international shipping practices in the past year. But the Port of Vancouver was not impacted like other harbors were.

Lauren Ellenbecker | The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.
June 23, 2022
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