Ship traffic at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor was up 14% during the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with wind tower sections from Spain and Brazil and the world’s largest liquid argon particle hunter from Switzerland among the cargo arriving.
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Logistics 50 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
Top Dedicated Contract Carriers
Rank | Company | Total Power Units |
---|---|---|
1 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | 7,401 |
2 | Swift Transportation | 4,910 |
3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 4,540 |
4 | Werner Enterprises | 3,760 |
5 | Ruan | 3,493 |
6 | Penske Logistics | 3,277 |
7 | Cardinal Logistics | 3,220 |
8 | Schneider | 3,050 |
9 | NFI | 2,300 |
10 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | 1,800 |
11 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | 1,674 |
12 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 1,382 |
13 | Estenson Logistics | 1,190 |
14 | Averitt Express | 1,144 |
15 | Performance Team | 1,045 |
16 | Commercial Warehousing | 1,000 |
17 | Universal Logistics Holdings | 970 |
18 | DHL Supply Chain | 865 |
19 | Cowan Logistics | 766 |
20 | Celadon Group | 700 |
21 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | 604 |
22 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | 600 |
23 | AIM Integrated Logistics | 586 |
24 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | 573 |
25 | Dupré Logistics | 550 |
26 | CRST The Transportation Solution | 500 |
27 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 500 |
28 | G&D Integrated | 468 |
29 | Transport America | 442 |
30 | Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems | 415 |
31 | Crowley Logistics | 335 |
32 | Leonard's Express | 330 |
33 | Warehouse Services Inc. | 314 |
34 | ITS Logistics | 300 |
35 | FedEx Logistics | 298 |
36 | Landair | 280 |
37 | Knight Transportation | 250 |
38 | LeSaint Logistics | 250 |
39 | ADS Logistics | 250 |
40 | XPO Logistics | 249 |
41 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | 233 |
42 | ODW Logistics | 230 |
43 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | 230 |
44 | Midwest Express Group | 221 |
45 | East Coast Transport | 190 |
46 | Syfan Logistics | 171 |
47 | Kane Is Able Inc. | 165 |
48 | Kenco Group | 135 |
49 | Atech Logistics | 130 |
50 | Verst Group Logistics | 125 |
51 | Taylor Logistics | 122 |
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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Extras
On the Bubble
Indiana Port Handles More Than 1 Million Tons and a Swiss Particle Hunter in First Half of the Year
Trucking Jobs Rise Little in July as Unemployment Rate Matches 16-Year Low
Trucking industry jobs rose by 400 in July as overall payrolls rose by 209,000, the Labor Department reported Aug. 4.
August 4, 2017FedEx Will Shun Most Home Holiday Fees, Unlike UPS
FedEx Corp. will forgo most holiday surcharges on home deliveries this year, drawing a contrast with plans for stepped-up fees at UPS Inc. amid a surge in online shopping.
Convoy, Uber Accelerate Push to Match Carriers With Loads Via Mobile Apps
The push to automate freight brokering is gaining momentum with technology startup Convoy raising $62 million to accelerate its growth plans and Uber Freight adding features and expanding into new markets since its May launch.
Florida Governor Appoints New Member to Tampa Port Authority After Overspending Accusations
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Mike Griffin to the Tampa Port Authority due to recent reports of excessive spending at Port Tampa Bay.
August 2, 2017Virginia Port Authority Board Extends CEO’s Contract Another Three Years
The board of the Virginia Port Authority voted unanimously to extend the contract of its top executive for another three years.
Hundreds Show Up for Jobs at Amazon Warehouses in US Cities
Hundreds of people showed up Aug. 2 for a chance to pack and ship products to Amazon customers, as the e-commerce company held a giant job fair at nearly a dozen U.S. warehouses.
Changes at CSX Bring Complaints and Slowdown
CSX’s efforts to streamline its operations have brought complaints from customers about deteriorating service. But the head of the railroad is blaming the problems on resistance to change within the company.
Proposed Chicago Bypass Freight Railroad Responds to Opponents in Filing
Great Lakes Basin Transportation entered its response July 31 to opposition groups’ arguments that its application to build a 271-mile freight railroad from northwest Indiana to southeast Wisconsin should be rejected.
Matson’s Earnings Increase by 33% as Hawaii Cargo Shipments Decline
Matson Inc. sailed over a shallow trough of lower Hawaii cargo shipments to produce a 33% profit gain in the second quarter largely driven by enhanced business in China and Alaska.