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2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
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Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 4,053,000
2 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 3,059,000
3 Sinotrans Ltd. China 2,801,300
4 DB Schenker Germany 1,952,600
5 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 1,488,500
6 DSV A/S Denmark 1,305,594
7 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,044,116
8 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 902,260
9 Bollore Logistics France 844,000
10 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 785,600
11 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 744,000
12 Geodis France 690,000
13 Ceva Logistics France 681,600
14 Yusen Logistics Japan 633,056
15 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 600,000
16 Logwin AG Luxembourg 600,000
17 Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. Hong Kong 600,000
18 Nippon Express Japan 550,000
19 LF Logistics Hong Kong 550,000
20 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 542,000
21 Agility Logistics Kuwait 513,500
22 China Resources Logistics (Group) Hong Kong 500,000
23 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 500,000
24 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 485,000
25 Kintetsu World Express Japan 463,000
26 Dachser SE Germany 462,700
27 Hitachi Transport System Japan 430,000
28 CJ Logistics South Korea 415,019
29 Worldwide Logistics Group China 412,300
30 Sankyu Inc. Japan 402,531
31 Chinatrans International Logistics China 300,000
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 267,144
33 Zhejiang Jiulong International Logistics China 250,000
34 BDP International United States 242,000
35 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 220,200
36 Hercules Logistics Pvt. Ltd. India 210,000
37 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 200,000
38 CWT Pte. Ltd. Singapore 170,000
39 Topocean Group Inc. United States 156,000
40 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 151,271
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 146,278
45 Integrated Logistics Berhad Malaysia 140,000
46 APL Logistics Singapore 136,000
47 XPO Logistics United States 131,500
48 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 130,000
49 Jiangsu Uniwill Logistics Co. China 120,000
50 Everlink International Logistics China 110,000
51 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 105,000
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Logistics News
Business, Logistics

Growth of Web-Based Sales Lifts Start of Holiday Season

The early holiday shipping season featured more online purchases, which could help to ensure smooth package delivery flow, experts said.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
December 7, 2015
Logistics

Norfolk Southern Rejects $28.1 Billion CP Merger Offer

Norfolk Southern Corp. soundly rejected Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s $28 billion merger proposal, labeling the offer “grossly inadequate and not in the best interests of shareholders.”

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
December 4, 2015
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Rail Traffic Declines in November

U.S. rail intermodal traffic declined 1% in November compared with the same month the prior year, the Association of American Railroads reported.

December 2, 2015
Business, Logistics

Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Drops 1.7%

Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic dropped 1.7% from the same period last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.

November 30, 2015
Business, Logistics

Carriers Utilize Specialized Equipment to Remove Snow, Ice From Trailer Tops

Heavy snow and ice buildup on trucks and trailers can sap fuel economy, add weight, damage the equipment and even create a safety hazard if it breaks loose on the road. To avoid these risks, trucking companies are using a variety of specialized snow-removal systems to clear the tops of their vehicles.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 30, 2015
Business, Logistics

October Trailer Orders Top 33,000

New trailer orders totaled 33,400 in October, the second strongest figure in 2015 despite dropping 30% from the same month a year earlier, which was the highest on record, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2015
Business, Logistics

DHL Express Announces 4.9% Rate Hike in 2016

Package carrier DHL Express on Nov. 19 announced a 4.9% average rate increase for U.S. customers next year, matching the direction of package pricing adjustments by UPS Inc. and FedEx Corp.

November 23, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics

Canadian Pacific Makes $28.1 Billion Offer for Norfolk Southern in Consolidation Move

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. last week presented Norfolk Southern Corp. with an acquisition offer worth at least $28.1 billion, rekindling the fires of rail consolidation that have been dormant since 1999.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
November 23, 2015
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Rail Volume Continues Slide with Fourth Consecutive Decline

Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic declined for the fourth consecutive week from the same period last year, according to the Association of American Railroads.

November 19, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Manufacturers Highlight Freight, Trucking Productivity While Urging Passage of Highway Bill

The National Association of Manufacturers is urging transportation leaders to quickly advance a multiyear highway reauthorization bill that boosts investments in freight transportation, and trucking productivity.

November 17, 2015
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