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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 Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 3,820,000
2 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,945,000
3 Sinotrans Ltd. China 2,790,400
4 DB Schenker Germany 1,891,000
5 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 1,593,900
6 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,043,880
7 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 888,284
8 DSV Air & Sea Ltd. Denmark 855,319
9 Nippon Express Japan 855,002
10 Bollore Logistics France 835,000
11 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 785,600
12 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 744,000
13 Geodis France 677,465
14 Ceva Logistics France 642,370
15 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 615,000
16 Logwin AG Luxembourg 590,000
17 Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. Hong Kong 580,000
18 Dachser SE Germany 568,500
19 Yusen Logistics Japan 547,000
20 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 542,000
21 LF Logistics Hong Kong 540,000
22 Agility Logistics Kuwait 513,500
23 UTi Worldwide 512,550
24 China Resources Logistics (Group) Hong Kong 500,000
25 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 500,000
26 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 485,000
27 Kintetsu World Express Japan 396,000
28 Hitachi Transport System Japan 330,000
29 CJ Logistics South Korea 312,000
30 Chinatrans International Logistics China 300,000
31 Worldwide Logistics Group China 300,000
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 251,685
33 Zhejiang Jiulong International Logistics China 250,000
34 Sankyu Inc. Japan 247,117
35 BDP International United States 212,000
36 Hercules Logistics Pvt. Ltd. India 210,000
37 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 200,000
38 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 175,000
39 CWT Pte. Ltd. Singapore 170,000
40 Topocean Group Inc. United States 156,000
41 MIQ Logistics United States 150,000
42 De Well Group China 150,000
43 Long Sail International Logistics China 150,000
44 NNR Global Logistics Japan 140,150
45 Integrated Logistics Berhad Malaysia 140,000
46 Asia Shipping Transportes Internacionais Brazil 138,800
47 XPO Logistics United States 132,000
48 APL Logistics Singapore 130,000
49 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 130,000
50 Jiangsu Uniwill Logistics Co. China 120,000
51 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 77,000
Extras
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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, Equipment, Logistics

CBP Rules Alabama Chassis Maker Avoided Tariffs

A federal agency has ruled that an Alabama chassis manufacturing company knowingly imported chassis from China that were being marketed as having been made in a Vietnamese factory.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Arkansas Adds 84 Truck Parking Spots on I-40

Amid the constant roar of Interstate 40 traffic, Arkansas state leaders celebrated opening a long-awaited commercial truck parking lot in West Memphis, adding 84 much-needed spaces.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 8, 2023
Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

West Coast Ports See Disruption as Labor Talks Drag On

Tensions between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are heating up as periodic, unannounced work stoppages occur at several ports.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2023
Government, Logistics, TCA

The Pony Express Rides Again

This week, mail enthusiasts, horseback riders and onlookers are celebrating the Pony Express’ 163rd anniversary with a nearly 2,000-mile trek from Old Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Mo.

Angela Rodriguez | The Sacramento Bee
June 7, 2023
Business, Logistics

Saddle Creek to Expand 3PL Operations in Four States

Saddle Creek Logistics Services plans to expand its warehousing and fulfillment operations in four markets, the Lakeland, Fla.-based third-party logistics provider said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Business, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Appoints Dave Bozeman as CEO

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has selected former Amazon and Ford Motor Co. executive Dave Bozeman to serve as its next CEO, the company announced June 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

West Coast Port Disruptions Continue Amid Labor Talks

At least one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles canceled some cargo operations June 5 as disruptions that hit several key U.S. West Coast ports last week appear to continue.

June 5, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Mississippi Welcomes Warehouse, Transport Hub

Gov. Tate Reeves has welcomed a $64 million venture between a Mississippi-based trucking company and a cold-storage logistics firm to build a warehouse and transportation hub.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 5, 2023
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Trucking Fleet IMC Names Joel Henry Its First CEO

Joel Henry is set to become the first CEO of marine drayage firm IMC Cos., the company announced May 30.

June 2, 2023
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