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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
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

ArcBest Corp. ($177 million), Fort Smith, Ark., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, intermodal and drayage, freight brokerage, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Port of New Orleans Names CEO

Beth Ann Branch of Port of Mobile was chosen as the next CEO of the Port of New Orleans and Public Belt Railroad, putting a former Gulf Coast rival at the helm in New Orleans.

Tony Mcauley | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate  
October 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Mississippi River Dries Up Again at Worst Time for Farmers

The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.

October 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Ryder Q3 Profit Slides Even as Acquisitions Boost Revenue

Looking forward, Chief Financial Officer John Diez said Ryder expects earnings growth in the fourth quarter as a result of its contractual portfolio.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

GSA Awards $33.2M for Pacific Highway Port Modernization

The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $33.2 million contract to modernize Washington state’s busiest commercial border crossing with Canada.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Mullen Group Q3 Earnings Dip Despite Revenue Growth

The Okotoks, Alberta-based company posted net income of C$38.3 million, or 41 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

PHMSA Proposes Easing Burdens for Tank Truck Drivers

PHMSA said the proposed rule, announced earlier this month, would provide nearly $100 million in annual cost savings for businesses and consumers.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, Logistics

Union Pacific’s Profit Grows 9%

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s third-quarter profit grew 9% as the railroad delivered 6% more freight and continued to raise prices and streamline its operations.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Clark Beverage to Open Distribution Facility in Kentucky

C.C. Clark will invest $129 million to build a corporate headquarters as part of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution center along Kentucky’s Interstate 65 corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Business, Logistics

Old Dominion Sees First Year-Over-Year Revenue Drop in 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line experienced a slight decline in third-quarter revenue amid ongoing market softness, the company reported Oct. 23.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need

In the worst moments, truckers are among the first to arrive, bringing lifesaving medication, water and food, writes new American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger.

Dennis Dellinger | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 23, 2024
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