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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 American Global Logistics United States 50,000
40 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 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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On the Bubble

Comprehensive Logistics ($193 million), Youngstown, Ohio, provides dedicated contract carriage, order fulfillment, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Pennsylvania Truckers Claim Unfair Competition at Philly Port

The Federal Maritime Commission is probing concerns raised by trucking companies that a Port of Philadelphia terminal operator is receiving favorable treatment from a state agency.

Andrew Seidman | The Philadelphia Inquirer
February 20, 2024
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

January Tonnage Declines on Annual, Monthly Basis

Truck tonnage started the year on the downslope, decreasing on an annual and sequential basis in January, American Trucking Associations reported.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 20, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics

Analysts: US Transport Better Prepared for Red Sea Disruptions

The U.S. transportation sector is in a better position to handle disruptions from the Red Sea with efforts to improve capacity amid a slowdown in freight, according to experts.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024
Business, Logistics

Universal Logistics Beats Q4 Expectations

Universal Logistics Holdings beat fourth-quarter expectations despite experiencing a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company detailed Feb. 15.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Social Media Platforms Open Fleets to Newer Recruiting Pool

Fleets are looking more to social media platforms to increase brand awareness, reach new customers and, increasingly, find new employees.

Amanda Smith | Special to Transport Topics
February 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Kenan Advantage Group Enters Dry Bulk Sector

Kenan Advantage Group bought Northern Dry Bulk for an undisclosed sum, marking its first major foray into dry bulk haulage, the top-ranked tank transporter said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

GXO Reports Profit, Revenue Increased in Fourth Quarter

GXO Logistics reported an increase in revenue and earnings year-over-year during the fourth quarter, despite the softer freight market, the company detailed Feb. 14.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Portland Port Asks Oregon for $10M to Save Container Service

Facing a $14 million shortfall, the Port of Portland is asking Oregon legislators for a $10 million injection this year to avoid ending container service at Terminal 6.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Q4 Profit Slides on Weak Used Truck Prices, Rentals

Profits at Ryder System Inc. fell 39.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023 as weak freight conditions again sapped strength from used vehicle sales prices and rental activity, it said Feb. 14.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMC: Sanctions Against Yemen Should Be Considered

Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel says his office wants the U.S. government to investigate whether economic sanctions are warranted against Yemen.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 14, 2024
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