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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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On the Bubble

SCI Group ($196 million), Toronto, provides dedicated contract carriage, order fulfillment, returned goods management, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Logistics, TCA

Michigan County Plagued by Potholes Waits for Trump to Deliver on Infrastructure

FRASER, Mich. — Warnings begin as soon as you arrive. Beware of the potholes. They’re everywhere in this Michigan city near Detroit, rattling travelers’ teeth and popping tires, making for a lunar-like obstacle course.

Noah Bierman | Los Angeles Times
March 14, 2018
Government, Logistics

Trump to Promote Infrastructure Plan as Lawmakers Seek Funding

The White House says Donald Trump will campaign to pass legislation this year to upgrade roads, bridges and other public works, as members of Congress from both parties say it will only happen with a push from the president.

Mark Niquette | Bloomberg News
March 14, 2018
Government, Logistics

TIGER Grants Address Freight Movement, Bridge Rehabilitation

Projects that will address truck movement are included in the most recent round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
Government, Logistics

Nebraska TIGER Grant Will Ease Truck Traffic in Lincoln Area

Nebraska’s Lincoln South Beltway project, partially supported through a recent round of federal grants, is projected to ease traffic by diverting trucks around the city rather than through it.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
Business, Equipment, Logistics

BNSF Plans $90 Million Rail Improvements in Minnesota

BNSF Railway Co. said March 9 it will invest about $90 million this year to maintain its freight rail network in Minnesota.

Janet Moore | Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
March 13, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

Port Association Calls for More TIGER Grants

Seaport-related projects should receive more attention from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, according to the leader of the American Association of Port Authorities.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
Business, Logistics

Amazon Is on Track to Be a $1 Trillion Company by 2022, Jefferies Says

The world’s largest online retailer could grow almost a third bigger in the next four years.

Courtney Dentch | Bloomberg News
March 13, 2018
Business, Logistics

Hornady Launches Minimum Pay Plan for Drivers

Hornady Transportation this month began a driver compensation program designed to give drivers a guaranteed weekly gross minimum pay.

March 12, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Optimistic on NAFTA After Canada, Mexico Dodge Metals Tariffs

Trump followed through with imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, while excluding Canada and Mexico.

Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, TCA

BNSF Combining Technology, Human Expertise to Improve Operations

At Burlington Northern Santa Fe, it’s the combination of people and technology that’s making the railway safer and more efficient.

Daniel McKay | The Whitefish (Mont.) Pilot
March 9, 2018
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