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2018 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
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Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,248,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,570,000
3 DB Schenker Germany 1,226,200
4 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 995,900
5 Expeditors International of Washington United States 985,549
6 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 935,300
7 Nippon Express Japan 705,478
8 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 654,104
9 DSV A/S Denmark 635,655
10 Bollore Logistics France 569,000
11 Sinotrans Ltd. China 532,400
12 Kintetsu World Express Japan 495,947
13 Ceva Logistics France 480,000
14 Agility Logistics Kuwait 415,000
15 Yusen Logistics Japan 368,198
16 Geodis France 330,000
17 NNR Global Logistics Japan 321,704
18 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 320,000
19 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 313,800
20 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 281,083
21 Hitachi Transport System Japan 280,000
22 FedEx Logistics United States 276,400
23 Dachser SE Germany 272,100
24 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 233,700
25 Pilot Freight Services United States 220,000
26 EFL Sri Lanka 196,875
27 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 190,000
28 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 175,000
29 Logwin AG Luxembourg 140,000
30 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 121,553
31 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 91,000
32 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 76,000
33 BDP International United States 76,000
34 XPO Logistics United States 72,600
35 Seko Logistics United States 70,000
36 OIA Global United States 65,000
37 AWOT Global Logistics Group China 60,000
38 CJ Logistics South Korea 57,014
39 American Global Logistics United States 50,000
40 APL Logistics Singapore 47,135
41 Scanwell Logistics United States 40,000
42 Sankyu Inc. Japan 38,756
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ODW Logistics ($195 million), Columbus, Ohio, provides inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, returned goods management, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Study Finds Additional Research Needed to Better Understand Driver Fatigue

While there is some evidence that fatigue among truck drivers increases the risk of crashes, questions remain about effective ways to minimize that risk, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 14, 2016
Logistics

US Antitrust Chief Concerned About CP Rail-Norfolk Proposed Trust

The head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division said he's concerned about the proposed voting trust structure Canadian Pacific Railway wants to use to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp.

March 10, 2016
Business, Logistics

XPO Becomes Logistics Manager for Trinity Health

XPO Logistics is expanding its presence in the health care industry by landing a contract as the third-party logistics provider for Trinity Health, the two companies said March 9.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 9, 2016
Business, Logistics

CP Rail CEO Harrison Says Combination with CSX Still Possible

Canadian Pacific Railway still is interested in exploring a merger with CSX Corp. even as Canada’s second-largest carrier continues to pursue Norfolk Southern Corp., CEO Hunter Harrison said.

Frederic Tomesco | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Intermodal Terminal Brings Economic Boost to Florida Town

The facility is a month shy of its second birthday, but Winter Haven, Florida, city and business leaders say the CSX intermodal terminal and surrounding logistics center already are bringing the economic development they wanted.

Madison Fantozzi | The (Lakeland, Fla.) Ledger
March 8, 2016
Business, Logistics

TRAC Intermodal Reports 2015 Profit, Reverses Year-Earlier Loss

Chassis provider TRAC Intermodal reported 2015 net income of $26.7 million, reversing a year-earlier loss of $3 million as revenue improved 10%.

March 4, 2016
Business, Logistics

Consumer Comfort Falls to Lowest Level of the Year

Consumer confidence declined in the last week of February to the lowest level of the year as Americans’ perceptions about the economy and the buying climate waned.

Tatiana Darie | Bloomberg News
March 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

CSX Surges After Report of Canadian Pacific Takeover Interest

CSX Corp. jumped as much as 8% after the close of trading in New York, following a report that Canadian Pacific Railway approached the U.S. railroad about a takeover in January and was rebuffed.

March 2, 2016
Business, Logistics

Big Cargo Ship in Seattle Signals Big Stakes as Nation's Ports Compete

The largest cargo ship to visit the United States, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, arrived in Seattle on Feb. 29 to greetings from Mayor Ed Murray and other dignitaries, and a flurry of media coverage.

Janet I. Tu | The Seattle Times
March 1, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Logistics

Shippers' Desire for Data Offers Fleets Opportunities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shippers remain more data-driven than ever, and that can present opportunities for carriers, a panel of experts said.

Neil Abt | Editorial Director
February 29, 2016
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