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2019 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
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Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,150,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,743,000
3 DB Schenker Germany 1,377,000
4 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 1,038,700
5 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,011,563
6 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 935,300
7 Nippon Express Japan 899,116
8 DSV A/S Denmark 689,045
9 Bollore Logistics France 640,700
10 Kintetsu World Express Japan 580,228
11 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 578,007
12 Sinotrans Ltd. China 533,300
13 Ceva Logistics France 476,600
14 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 430,000
15 Agility Logistics Kuwait 415,000
16 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 409,127
17 Yusen Logistics Japan 368,198
18 Geodis France 357,024
19 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 337,300
20 Dachser SE Germany 335,500
21 NNR Global Logistics Japan 315,011
22 Hitachi Transport System Japan 300,000
23 FedEx Logistics United States 276,400
24 Pilot Freight Services United States 230,000
25 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 225,000
26 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 224,100
27 EFL Sri Lanka 196,875
28 Logwin AG Luxembourg 180,000
29 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 176,000
30 Cargo-Partner Austria 173,247
31 Trinity Logistics USA United States 156,200
32 AWOT Global Logistics Group China 141,766
33 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 127,174
34 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 106,600
35 Nissin Corp. Japan 100,000
36 Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent China 100,000
37 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 86,000
38 BDP International United States 76,000
39 OIA Global United States 75,000
40 XPO Logistics United States 72,600
41 Seko Logistics United States 70,000
42 Imperial Logistics South Africa 53,660
43 CJ Logistics South Korea 53,575
44 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 50,000
45 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 50,000
46 APL Logistics Singapore 47,135
47 Scanwell Logistics United States 40,000
48 Shanghai Hengrong International Transportation China 40,000
49 Sankyu Inc. Japan 38,756
50 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 31,000
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Crane Worldwide Logistics ($230 million), Houston, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, custom brokerage, intermodal and drayage and supply chain consulting.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Vermont Lowers Cost of Milk Hauler Overweight Permits

A new law that took effect Nov. 1 regarding overweight permits in Vermont is making it easier and less expensive for milk haulers to transport this key ingredient for the state's dairy industry.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Recruiting and Retaining Drivers Remains a Challenge

Managing driver retention is an ongoing challenge for many trucking companies.

Nancy Riggs | Special to Transport Topics
December 6, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Axle Logistics Invests $37.9 Million to Expand in Tennessee

Tennessee officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Knoxville headquarters of Axle Logistics to celebrate a $37.9 million investment to expand the company’s logistics operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

GXO Logistics Testing Humanoid Robot at Georgia Facility

Warehouse workers could soon face new competition from robots: GXO Logistics Inc. is testing a humanoid model at its facility in Flowery Branch, Ga.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
December 6, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

California-based Logistics Company Expands in South Carolina

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that California-based IronLink Logistics will invest $16.45 million to establish operations there in a move to gain a Southeast presence.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Business, Logistics

XPO In Line for 28 Yellow Properties for $870 Million

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO Inc. has agreed to pay $870 million for 26 owned terminals and two leased properties that previously were operated by Yellow Corp.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

USDOT Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the availability of grants designed to advance big-ticket infrastructure projects along commercial and commuter corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Georgia Officials Laud Plastic Express Expansion Near Port

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Plastic Express will build a facility near the Port of Savannah in an $80 million project that will create 200 jobs while expanding its operations in the state.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 4, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Virginia Wins $59.9 Million Logistics Expansion in Norfolk

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said that a Belgium-based international logistics provider’s subsidiary is expanding its footprint in the state at its Norfolk facility.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 4, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Illinois 3 Connector Plan Gets Mixed Reception for Freight

Plans for a new highway connector from Illinois 3 in Fairmont City to Illinois 203 in Madison, Ill., are designed to improve traffic flow and help with logistics and industrial development.

Teri Maddox | Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat
December 4, 2023
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