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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.
Rankings
Rank Company Total Power Units
1 J.B. Hunt Transport Services 7,208
2 Swift Transportation 4,890
3 Ryder Supply Chain Solutions 4,540
4 XPO Logistics 4,210
5 Werner Enterprises 3,580
6 Ruan 3,501
7 Penske Logistics 2,782
8 NFI 2,305
9 U.S. Xpress Enterprises 1,800
10 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1,382
11 Averitt Express 1,198
12 Estenson Logistics 1,140
13 Universal Logistics Holdings 965
14 Performance Team 910
15 DHL Supply Chain 865
16 Cowan Logistics 766
17 Celadon Group 700
18 TTS 605
19 Ceva Logistics (North America) 604
20 Dupre[singlequote] Logistics 600
21 AIM Integrated Logistics 515
22 Bay and Bay Transportation 500
23 CRST The Transportation Solution 500
24 Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems 415
25 Crane Worldwide Logistics 371
26 Warehouse Services Inc. 314
27 Landair Dedicated 280
28 Fidelitone 191
29 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 178
30 Kenco Group 167
31 East Coast Warehouse & Distribution 140
32 Keller Logistics Group 115
33 Allen Lund Co. 110
34 Leonard's Express 100
Extras
A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

Damco International ($158 million), Jamaica, New York, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics

Port Leaders Warn of Supply Chain Challenges as Holidays Near

AUSTIN, Texas — The leader of one of the nation’s busiest seaports said the next several months will severely challenge an already overtaxed supply chain, and the situation has reached a “crisis” level.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 30, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Transportation Stakeholders Focus on Potential Legislative Changes

Federal lawmakers are working on numerous regulatory and legislative changes that could impact transportation, experts highlighted Sept. 29 at the Coyote Logistics Digital Summit.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 30, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Lordstown to Sell Ohio Plant to Foxconn in $280 Million Deal

Lordstown Motors Corp. agreed to partner with Foxconn Technology Group in a $280 million deal that has the startup selling its former General Motors Co. factory in Ohio to the Taiwanese company in exchange for cash and an equity investment.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
September 30, 2021
Business, Logistics

Car Sales Drop as Chip Shortages Stymie Buyers

After sounding an optimistic note in the first half of the year as soaring car prices padded their profits, auto executives have become more resigned to supply chain headaches after recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Malaysia hampered semiconductor production.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
September 30, 2021
Business, Logistics

What Q4 and Beyond Have in Store for Transportation

The outlook for transportation and logistics in the fourth quarter focuses on the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the impending shopping season.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Loadsmart, Home Depot Launch Supply-Led Platform for Flatbed

Loadsmart launched a platform in partnership with The Home Depot that helps facilitate flatbed backhauls by focusing on supply, the companies announced Sept. 29.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 29, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Inflation Is Seen Pushing Online Holiday Sales to $1.2 Trillion

Online shoppers will be buying less this holiday season, but spending more.

Amelia Pollard | Bloomberg News
September 29, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

European Energy Prices Surge to Records as Supply Crisis Spreads

European energy markets from natural gas to carbon permits jumped to records, signaling the supply shortage will get worse just as the winter season starts. Stockpiles of everything from gas to coal and Norwegian water for electricity production are dwindling and there are few signs the situation will improve anytime soon as demand continues to roar back from a pandemic-driven lull.

September 28, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

West Coast Ports Need More Funds, Seroka Says

The federal government needs to invest more in West Coast ports, said the head of the Port of Los Angeles, which is the nation’s biggest gateway to Asia and is grappling with record backlogs.

Jill R. Shah | Bloomberg News
September 27, 2021
Business, Logistics

Xcel Bulk Logistics Acquires 1845’s Commercial Bulk Division

Xcel Bulk Logistics announced that it has acquired the 1845 Commercial Bulk Division.

September 27, 2021
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