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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

Crane Worldwide Logistics ($214 million), Houston, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, intermodal and drayage, supply chain consulting.
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Logistics News
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Quiet Logistics Expands Kiva System Capacity

Third-party logistics firm Quiet Logistics has tripled the capacity in its Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System in less than six months, Kiva said.

July 7, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Falls 1.4¢ to $2.594

Diesel fuel’s national average price fell 1.4 cents to $2.594 a gallon, its second straight decline following almost two months of increases, the Energy Department said.

July 7, 2009
Business, Logistics

Navistar, CAW Deadlocked on Ontario Plant Talks

The Canadian Auto Workers said it has rejected a proposal from Navistar International Corp. to keep the company’s Chatham, Ontario, heavy-duty truck plant open, while a Navistar spokesman said the plant will remain closed until a new labor agreement is reached.

July 6, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Ages as Carriers Seek Cost Savings

The U.S. heavy-duty fleet truck fleet is aging as carrier executives scrimp to cut costs wherever they can amid the continuing national freight drought.

July 6, 2009
Business, Safety, Logistics

Truck Traffic Deaths Decline 12%, NHTSA Says

The number of Americans killed in truck-related crashes fell 12% in 2008 to 4,229, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Sean McNally | Staff Reporter
July 2, 2009
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Amerijet Acquires Nations Express

Transportation and logistics firm Amerijet International said it will acquire a majority interest in Nations Express.

July 2, 2009
Business, Logistics

UPS, Ford Extend Vehicle Delivery Pact

UPS Inc. has extended its vehicle logistics services contract with Ford Motor Co. through the end of 2012.

July 1, 2009
Business, Government, Logistics

Flash Global Logistics Sees Strongest Six Months

Supply chain services company Flash Global Logistics said that the first half of 2009 was the company’s strongest six months, with the company adding 66 locations in China and adding new clients.

June 30, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $2.608; Drop Is First in 2 Months

The average national price of diesel fuel fell for the first time in eight weeks, dipping 0.8 cent to $2.608 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.

June 30, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Gas Prices Steady in Past Two Weeks, Lundberg Says

Gasoline prices held steady over the past two weeks at $2.66 per gallon for regular grade, according to the national Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.

June 29, 2009
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