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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

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
Business, Logistics

Earnings, Revenue Dip at Expeditors International

Third-quarter air and ocean volumes increased for freight forwarder Expeditors International of Washington, but profit margins declined, leading to dips in revenue and net income for both the three- and nine-month periods ended Sept. 30, the Seattle-based firm said Nov. 8.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
November 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

Cargo Owners in Flight to Safety After Hanjin Collapse, Shipping Lines Say

SHANGHAI — Cargo owners are becoming more concerned about risks and are shifting their business to shipping lines deemed more financially stable after the collapse of South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co., top shipping executives said.

November 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

As Holidays Approach, Stores Struggle to Sort Out Hanjin Shipping Mess

The last Hanjin Shipping vessel dropping off goods in California has set sail from the Port of Long Beach, finally clearing the many ships left stranded by the company’s sudden collapse two months ago.

Natalie Kitroeff | Los Angeles Times
November 7, 2016
Business, Logistics

XPO Logistics Sells Truckload Unit, Posts Record Third-Quarter Profit

The North American truckload landscape has shifted with XPO Logistics selling its Con-way Truckload business to Canadian transportation conglomerate TransForce Inc. for $558 million.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Business, Logistics

Leased Hanjin Containers Going Back to Asia

Containers that were leased to Hanjin Shipping Co. and stuck at the trucking company’s yard can now be returned to the Port of Long Beach, California, and loaded onto a vessel chartered to take them back to Asia.

November 4, 2016
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Police Organization Urges Regulators to Refine Speed-Limiter Proposal

The National Fraternal Order of Police called on federal transportation regulators to gather additional information and refine a speed-limiter proposal for trucks.

November 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

Nolan Logistics Expands Electric Truck Fleet

Nolan Logistics is taking delivery of its eighth T-Series pure electric terminal truck from electrification provider Orange EV, the companies said.

November 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

XPO Logistics Reports 3Q Profit, Reversing Last Year's Losses

XPO Logistics reported a profit in the third quarter compared with a loss last year, another sign that the company has rebounded from the losses it suffered from since 2013.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

Profits at World’s Largest Container Line Drop 43%

A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest container line, reported a 43% decline in third-quarter profit as the shipping industry continues to suffer from overcapacity.

November 2, 2016
Business, Logistics

Railroads, Shippers Draw Battle Lines Over Proposed STB Rule

Railroads and shipper groups have sketched their strategy for a potentially historic Surface Transportation Board battle over the future of rail competition, with comments to the agency as well as taking steps to recruit allies.

November 2, 2016
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