UPS Inc. reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, even after adjustments tied to pension contributions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, led by double-digit growth in the freight and third-party logistics businesses and a strong holiday season.
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2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The third-party logistics business is undergoing a dramatic, technology-driven transformation.
Rankings
Logistics 50 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
Top Airfreight Forwarders
| Rank | Company | Headquarters | Airfreight (Metric Tons) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding | Germany | 2,051,000 |
| 2 | Kuehne + Nagel | Switzerland | 1,643,000 |
| 3 | DB Schenker | Germany | 1,162,000 |
| 4 | DSV A/S | Denmark | 1,071,266 |
| 5 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | United States | 965,700 |
| 6 | Expeditors International of Washington | United States | 955,391 |
| 7 | Nippon Express | Japan | 752,942 |
| 8 | Bollore Logistics | France | 634,000 |
| 9 | Kintetsu World Express | Japan | 600,849 |
| 10 | Hellmann Worldwide Logistics | Germany | 586,670 |
| 11 | Hitachi Transport System | Japan | 538,000 |
| 12 | Sinotrans Ltd. | China | 530,100 |
| 13 | Apex Logistics International | Hong Kong | 520,000 |
| 14 | Ceva Logistics | France | 476,600 |
| 15 | Kerry Logistics | Hong Kong | 453,000 |
| 16 | Agility Logistics | Kuwait | 415,000 |
| 17 | Yusen Logistics | Japan | 380,000 |
| 18 | Geodis | France | 363,451 |
| 19 | Dachser SE | Germany | 344,900 |
| 20 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | United States | 337,300 |
| 21 | FedEx Logistics | United States | 276,400 |
| 22 | NNR Global Logistics | Japan | 260,029 |
| 23 | Pilot Freight Services | United States | 230,000 |
| 24 | Dimerco Express Group | Taiwan | 213,200 |
| 25 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | United States | 210,000 |
| 26 | EFL | Sri Lanka | 188,264 |
| 27 | Logwin AG | Luxembourg | 180,000 |
| 28 | Cargo-Partner | Austria | 173,247 |
| 29 | Trinity Logistics USA | United States | 164,000 |
| 30 | Damco/Maersk Logistics | The Netherlands | 158,405 |
| 31 | AWOT Global Logistics Group | China | 158,343 |
| 32 | Mainfreight Ltd. | New Zealand | 127,418 |
| 33 | Toll Group | Australia | 113,000 |
| 34 | Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent | China | 100,000 |
| 35 | Seko Logistics | United States | 90,000 |
| 36 | Worldwide Logistics Group | China | 87,549 |
| 37 | TransGroup Global Logistics | United States | 86,000 |
| 38 | Nissin Corp. | Japan | 85,000 |
| 39 | APL Logistics | Singapore | 82,554 |
| 40 | BDP International | United States | 76,000 |
| 41 | OIA Global | United States | 75,000 |
| 42 | XPO Logistics | United States | 70,200 |
| 43 | Gebruder Weiss | Austria | 61,000 |
| 44 | Noatum Logistics | Spain | 53,800 |
| 45 | Imperial Logistics | South Africa | 53,660 |
| 46 | Mallory Alexander International Logistics | United States | 50,000 |
| 46 | BEL International Logistics | Hong Kong | 50,000 |
| 48 | CJ Logistics | South Korea | 43,954 |
| 49 | Scanwell Logistics | United States | 40,000 |
| 49 | Shanghai Hengrong International Transportation | China | 40,000 |
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Top 50 Logistics Companies provide logistics services, including freight brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and dedicated contract carriage in North America and are ranked on the basis of annual gross revenue. Some sector rankings may have been updated since their print publication. To be included in the Top 50 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 50 list.
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Averitt Express
($260 million), Cookeville, Tenn., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, custom brokerage, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, intermodal and drayage, 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, Logistics
UPS Ends 2017 With Strong Results
Business, Logistics
Americold Stock Sale Gives a Lift to Warehousing Sector
While proceeds from Americold Logistics’ recent initial public offering are going mostly to pay off debt, executives say the move also will help kickstart growth for the Altanta-based warehouse operator by boosting its ability to pursue acquisitions and fund new e-commerce distribution, transportation and logistics services.
January 31, 2018Government, Logistics, TCA
West Virginia Transportation Secretary: Benefits of $2.8 Billion Road Plan Already Happening
West Virginia Transportation Secretary Tom Smith told state legislators Jan. 29 that West Virginia drivers are already beginning to notice road improvements as part of Gov. Jim Justice’s four-year, $2.8 billion “Roads to Prosperity” program.
January 31, 2018Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics
ATA Chairman Dave Manning: Decongested Roads Important as Economy Improves
The potential economic benefits of a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, and the impact a new tax law is having on certain businesses, reinforces a need for better freight connectivity nationwide, ATA Chairman Dave Manning said Jan 31.
January 31, 2018Business, Logistics
ArcBest Ends 2017 With Strong Fourth Quarter
ArcBest Corp. ended the year with a strong fourth quarter because of better less-than-truckload pricing and lower expenses than one year ago.
January 31, 2018Business, Logistics, TCA
FedEx Freight Enlists Industry Effort to Train Drivers to Combat Human Trafficking
FedEx Freight is joining forces with Truckers Against Trafficking to train drivers to help fight human trafficking.
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Sequoia Capital Leads Group Pumping in Cash to Startup Next Trucking
Next Trucking has received $21 million in a round of financing led by Sequoia Capital, the freight marketplace startup announced Jan. 30.
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The Robot Delivery Vans Are Here
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January 30, 2018Logistics, Perspective
Opinion: For Logistics, It’s Data or Else
Amazon’s ongoing effort to build a fleet of air, road and sea vehicles should set off warning alarms for traditional logistics companies; the company has a 40-strong fleet of aircraft, has registered for a license for sea freight and holds a patent for a futuristic, high-speed subterranean urban delivery system.
January 30, 2018Government, Business, Logistics
Europe to Trump: If You Want a Trade War, You’ll Get One
The European Union gave President Donald Trump a fresh warning about any U.S. curbs on imports from Europe by pledging rapid retaliation, highlighting the persistent risk of a trans-Atlantic trade war.
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