2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front

Top 100 logistics firms keep growing despite freight market normalization in 2022

Logistics providers are adopting new tech, automating warehouse operations and optimizing fulfillment

Find out where the Top 100 Logistics companies are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 2,232,000
2 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 1,902,000
3 DSV A/S Denmark 1,557,972
4 DB Schenker Germany 1,360,000
5 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 988,880
6 Expeditors International of Washington United States 869,000
7 Nippon Express Japan 867,038
8 Sinotrans Ltd. China 781,000
9 Bollore Logistics France 708,000
10 Kintetsu World Express Japan 688,823
11 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 652,100
12 Ceva Logistics France 520,000
13 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 515,419
14 AWOT Global Logistics Group China 495,000
15 Yusen Logistics Japan 410,000
16 CTS International Logistics China 373,139
17 Dachser Germany 365,000
18 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 337,300
19 Geodis France 293,984
20 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 285,000
21 FedEx Logistics United States 265,600
22 NNR Global Logistics Japan 261,701
23 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 238,382
24 Cargo-Partner Austria 218,607
25 Maersk Logistics Denmark 211,494
26 Logisteed Japan 176,000
27 Logwin AG Luxembourg 167,000
28 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 138,279
29 EFL Global Sri Lanka 138,150
30 Worldwide Logistics Group China 132,846
31 Seko Logistics United States 130,000
32 LX Pantos South Korea 123,000
33 Toll Group Australia 117,400
34 Scan Global Logistics A/S Denmark 101,000
35 Koch Logistics United States 100,000
36 AIT Worldwide Logistics United States 97,858
37 Omni Logistics United States 93,623
38 Savino Del Bene Italy 88,500
39 Nissin Corp. Japan 81,732
40 Gebruder Weiss Austria 73,000
41 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 72,000
42 Clasquin France 68,893
43 OIA Global United States 67,500
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

North Carolina Deploys Surplus Goods to Aid Storm Recovery

Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two executive orders to aid recovery efforts in the state — one to expedite distribution of surplus goods, and another to waive motor vehicle requirements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Forward Air Revenue Soars 92%; Net Loss Hits $34M

The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $34.2 million, or negative $2.62 a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports

Dock employers in British Columbia shut out workers Nov. 4 after a union’s strike notice, bringing trade to a halt across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.

Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production

The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.

Ilena Peng and Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Retailers Offer ‘Returnless Refunds’ to Reduce Shipping Fees

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
November 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023

Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump

A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024

Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid ­e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 1, 2024
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