China’s top trade negotiator Liu He will travel to the United States this week for high-stakes talks as prospects dimmed for maintaining a fragile truce after President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods starting May 10.
May 7, 2019Logistics 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 | 9,911 |
2 | Penske Logistics | 6,718 |
3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 6,000 est |
4 | Knight-Swift Transportation | 5,099 |
5 | Werner Enterprises | 4,945 |
6 | NFI | 4,500 |
7 | Schneider | 3,940 |
8 | Ruan | 3,556 |
9 | Cardinal Logistics | 3,400 |
10 | Marten Transport | 3,238 |
11 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | 2,700 |
12 | C.R. England Inc. | 2,375 |
13 | Solistica | 2,339 |
14 | Day & Ross | 2,145 |
15 | Hub Group | 2,005 |
16 | Covenant Logistics Group | 1,535 |
17 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 1,382 est |
18 | DHL Supply Chain | 1,300 est |
19 | Averitt Express | 1,178 |
20 | Universal Logistics Holdings | 813 |
21 | Cowan Logistics | 766 est |
22 | AIM Integrated Logistics | 713 |
23 | Paper Transport/PTI Logistics | 710 |
24 | Blackhawk Transport | 612 |
25 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | 604 est |
26 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | 600 est |
27 | Lineage Logistics | 550 |
27 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 550 |
29 | Dupré Logistics | 500 |
29 | Buddy Moore Trucking | 500 |
29 | CRST The Transportation Solution | 500 est |
32 | G&D Integrated | 468 |
33 | Transervice Logistics | 435 |
34 | A. Duie Pyle | 419 |
35 | Lily Transportation | 415 |
36 | XPO Logistics | 410 est |
37 | Great Plains Transport | 400 est |
38 | LeSaint Logistics | 360 |
38 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | 360 |
40 | Crowley Logistics | 335 |
41 | Warehouse Services Inc. | 314 |
42 | Buchanan Hauling & Rigging | 310 |
43 | East Coast Warehouse & Distribution | 260 |
44 | Dart Advantage Logistics | 238 |
45 | Midwest Express | 221 |
46 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | 220 est |
47 | Kenco Group | 205 |
48 | PAM Transport | 200 |
48 | Hermann Services | 200 |
48 | Atech Logistics | 200 |
48 | Performance Team | 200 |
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On the Bubble
China Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs as Chief Negotiator Heads to US
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More cargo from Mexico to the United States is being held up at the border, accompanied by increasing evidence that such delays are dimming prospects for American companies.
Grain Markets Dive to 42-Year Low After Trump’s Trade Tweets
Soybean and corn futures slumped after tweets from Donald Trump that threaten an escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, frustrating battered American producers hoping for a quick resolution.
Trump’s Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars Seen Likely to Last
With China bent on dominating the future of electric vehicles, President Donald Trump is likely to erect trade barriers targeting that technology in the form of stiff new tariffs that will have staying power, according to a consultant on the country’s auto market.
Ryder System Posts Robust First Quarter, Boosts Profit Forecast for 2019
Ryder System posted higher earnings and strong sales growth in its dedicated and supply chain solutions businesses for the first quarter of 2019.
Universal Logistics Acquires Michael’s Cartage
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc., an asset-light transportation and logistics company, acquired Michael’s Cartage Inc., according to an April 22 news release. Terms were not disclosed.
May 3, 2019FedEx, UPS Strive to Automate Loading and Unloading Trucks
As FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc. beef up automation to keep pace with surging e-commerce and a potential threat from Amazon.com, they’ve been stumped at a crucial stage: loading and unloading trucks.
Goods-Trade Gap Widens to $71.4 Billion on Import Increase
America’s merchandise trade deficit widened in March for the first time in three months as an increase in imports exceeded the rise in exports.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Correctly Called European Slump for April
Tesla Inc.’s deliveries in key European markets slumped in April after booming the previous month, lending credence to CEO Elon Musk’s prediction for “lumpy” results.
Averitt Expands Residential Delivery Options
Averitt Express has expanded its residential delivery network to provide shippers with a variety of direct-to-customer delivery options as demand for final-mile logistics services grows.
May 2, 2019