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2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The pandemic-driven spike in online shopping has forced firms to adjust operations.
For the 2021 list, we've decided to use a different metric to rank companies.
Find out where the Top 50 are located by U.S. region.
Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 1,795,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,418,000
3 DSV A/S Denmark 1,272,405
4 DB Schenker Germany 991,200
5 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 965,700
6 Expeditors International of Washington United States 840,700
7 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 750,000
8 Nippon Express Japan 720,115
9 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 586,670
10 Bollore Logistics France 574,000
11 Kintetsu World Express Japan 566,814
12 Sinotrans Ltd. China 502,000
13 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 493,903
14 Ceva Logistics France 440,000
15 Agility Logistics Kuwait 415,000
16 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 337,300
17 Yusen Logistics Japan 337,000
18 Dachser SE Germany 330,000
19 Geodis France 308,173
20 FedEx Logistics United States 262,500
21 NNR Global Logistics Japan 244,595
22 Pilot Freight Services United States 240,000
23 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 225,000
24 Hitachi Transport System Japan 221,000
25 AWOT Global Logistics Group China 219,768
26 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 199,630
27 Logwin AG Luxembourg 180,000
28 Cargo-Partner Austria 171,850
29 Trinity Logistics USA United States 164,000
30 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 158,405
31 EFL Sri Lanka 146,098
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 126,071
33 Toll Group Australia 111,600
34 APL Logistics Singapore 106,000
35 AIT Worldwide Logistics United States 105,850
36 Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent China 100,000
37 Seko Logistics United States 90,000
38 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 86,000
39 Nissin Corp. Japan 85,000
40 BDP International United States 76,000
41 OIA Global United States 75,000
42 XPO Logistics United States 70,200
43 Scan Global Logistics A/S Denmark 70,000
44 Worldwide Logistics Group China 64,768
45 Nexus Logistics Chile 58,678
46 Noatum Logistics Spain 56,000
47 Imperial Logistics South Africa 53,660
48 Gebruder Weiss Austria 53,000
49 TVS Supply Chain Solutions India 50,000
49 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 50,000
Extras
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Houston’s Port Sees New High in Ship Count

The number of containerships waiting at the ports of Houston and Charleston, S.C., reached new pandemic highs as importers looking to avoid bottlenecks on the West Coast encounter growing congestion in alternative gateways.

Kevin Varley | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

UPS Loses Compensation Bid in EU

UPS Inc. lost a court fight for about $2 billion in compensation over the European Commission’s 2013 botched veto of its takeover bid for TNT Express.

Stephanie Bodoni | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2022
Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Fire Subsides on Cargo Ship Carrying Volkswagen EVs

LISBON, Portugal — A fire aboard a ship carrying cars in the Mid-Atlantic is dying out, a Portuguese navy officer said Feb. 22, and the huge vessel is expected to be towed to the Bahamas.

Barry Hatton | Associated Press
February 22, 2022
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Truck Tonnage Extends Streak of Gains in January

Truck tonnage in January rose 1.2% when measured against year-ago levels, marking the fifth consecutive month for a year-over-year increase, American Trucking Associations said.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Soaring Diesel, Gas Prices Bleed Into Shipping

The shipping industry is starting to feel the full force of surging diesel and gasoline costs.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
February 22, 2022
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GXO Plans to Buy Clipper for About $1.3 Billion

GXO Logistics has reached agreement with Clipper Logistics on the key terms of a possible acquisition, both company boards announced Feb. 20.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Narrow Window to Clear Clogged L.A. Ports Hinges on Demand Waning

The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.

Laura Curtis | Bloomberg News
February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Truckload Sector Sees Continued Strength in Q4

The truckload sector continued to experience a strong pricing environment during the fourth quarter amid marginal fleet growth.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Submits Plan for North Miami Beach Tunnel

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is seeking to build an underground loop around North Miami Beach for Tesla vehicles, the latest idea to help address traffic in an ever-growing part of Florida with limited public transportation.

Jonathan Levin | Bloomberg News
February 18, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Gas, Grocery Price Hikes Spur States to Pursue Tax Relief

Rapidly climbing inflation in the U.S. is accelerating calls from governors and state leaders to provide immediate tax relief to cash-strapped residents facing higher prices on everyday products such as gas, milk and electricity.

February 18, 2022
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