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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

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Logistics News
Business, Logistics

Hanjin Collapse Is Triggering Short-Term Rate Spike, Maersk Says

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, is seeing a short-term rise in freight rates and an inflow of new clients after the collapse of Hanjin Shipping Co.

September 12, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin Bankruptcy Saddles Trucking Fleets With Widespread Losses, Executives Say

Trucking companies are grappling with the financial fallout from the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Co., unsure about whether they can collect on unpaid bills.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2016
Business, Logistics

Largest Ever Ship Line Failure Triggers Broad Cargo Turmoil

Truckers and the entire global shipping supply chain faced a broad array of complicated choices last week arising from Hanjin Shipping Co.’s bankruptcy that has left tens of thousands of shipments in limbo — stranded at sea, idle in ports or a burden for truckers.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
September 12, 2016
Business, Government, Logistics

Port of Long Beach CEO Slangerup to Resign

Jon Slangerup announced his resignation as CEO of the Port of Long Beach, effective Oct. 28, to take another executive position at an aviation technology company.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

Swift Transportation Founder, CEO Jerry Moyes to Retire

Jerry Moyes, the founder and CEO of Swift Transportation will retire at the end of the year, the company announced Sept. 8.

September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

From Steaks to Furniture, Hanjin Shipping Collapse to Raise Freight Costs

The collapse of Hanjin Shipping will boost the cost to U.S. businesses and consumers of a wide range of imported goods, from furniture and clothing to fresh fruit and frozen meat, according to federal agencies, shippers and retailers.

Karl Plume | Reuters
September 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Says Third-Quarter Earnings Will Decline

CSX Corp. has announced that third-quarter earnings will trail both the 2015 period and second quarter profit because freight volumes have slumped.

September 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin Bankruptcy Could Affect US Holiday Sales

Troubled South Korean firm Hanjin Shipping has been granted temporary bankruptcy protection in the United States.

Mike Snider | USA Today
September 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

Port of Virginia Announces New Restrictions in Wake of Hanjin Bankruptcy

The impact of the bankruptcy filing by South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping Co. continues to be felt in Hampton Roads.

Robert McCabe | The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot
September 7, 2016
Business, Logistics

Hanjin’s Ghost Ships Seek Havens as Food, Water Start to Dwindle

South Korea’s cash-strapped Hanjin Shipping Co. is adrift at sea — and in more ways than one.

September 6, 2016
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