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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 LF Logistics Hong Kong 550,000
19 Nippon Express Japan 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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On the Bubble

Comprehensive Logistics ($193 million), Youngstown, Ohio, provides dedicated contract carriage, order fulfillment, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics

US-China Tensions Amplify Global Trade Shifts

Political tensions between the U.S. and China are contributing to lower container shipments between the world’s two largest economies, says Ocean Network Express CEO Jeremy Nixon.

Ann Koh and Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
April 24, 2023
Business, Logistics, Top 100

NFI Acquires SDR Distribution

NFI has acquired SDR Distribution Services, a multichannel provider of custom warehousing and distribution solutions, the company announced April 18.

April 24, 2023
Government, Safety, Logistics

FAA’s Acting Chief Announces Plan to Step Down

Billy Nolen, acting administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is stepping down after just over a year on the job.

Alan Levin | Bloomberg News
April 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Completes First EV Delivery for Frito-Lay

Schneider completed its first battery-electric vehicle delivery with Frito-Lay North America, the multimodal transportation provider announced April 17.

April 24, 2023
Business, Logistics

3PLs Gain Market Share but Face Rising Fraud, TIA Leaders Say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Third-party logistics providers remain poised for long-term success after helping shippers navigate supply chain turmoil wrought by the pandemic,  industry leaders said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 22, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Shipment Visibility Is Really About Operational Excellence

Shipment visibility, the tracking and tracing of shipments, is one of the most fundamental requirements of logistics. But maybe we think too narrowly about the value of visibility.

Walter Mitchell | CEO, Tai Software
April 21, 2023
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Sector Rankings Reflect Shifting Freight Market

Freight brokerage, warehousing and dedicated carriage operations saw significant growth in 2022, while rocky international freight demand kept forwarders on the ropes.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
April 21, 2023
Business, Logistics

Interactive Map: Where the 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America

Find out where the 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

A Year of Transition for 3PLs

Third-party logistics providers enjoyed another growth year in 2022, driven by inventory buildup from past supply chain disruptions and decreasing purchased transportation costs.

Evan Armstrong | President of Armstrong & Associates Inc.
April 21, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs

The largest third-party logistics companies in North America remained in growth mode in 2022 despite an uncertain economic environment and less favorable market conditions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 21, 2023
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