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2019 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
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Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 4,690,000
2 Sinotrans Ltd. China 3,360,300
3 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 3,225,000
4 DB Schenker Germany 2,219,000
5 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 1,484,100
6 DSV A/S Denmark 1,442,348
7 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 1,196,607
8 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,167,820
9 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 1,000,000
10 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 901,698
11 Bollore Logistics France 864,000
12 Fr. Meyer's Sohn Germany 850,000
13 Ceva Logistics France 786,600
14 LF Logistics Hong Kong 778,796
15 Geodis France 777,675
16 Yusen Logistics Japan 774,822
17 Agility Logistics Kuwait 710,000
18 Nippon Express Japan 686,206
19 Kintetsu World Express Japan 663,915
20 OOCL Logistics Hong Kong 646,000
21 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 639,132
22 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 600,000
23 Logwin AG Luxembourg 600,000
24 Worldwide Logistics Ltd. China 580,325
25 Hitachi Transport System Japan 532,000
26 Dachser SE Germany 522,300
27 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 503,400
28 China Resources Logistics (Group) Hong Kong 500,000
29 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 447,846
30 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 400,000
31 Kingway Transportation Company China 400,000
32 Cargo-Partner Austria 314,067
33 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 311,586
34 BDP International United States 302,000
35 Chinatrans International Logistics China 300,000
36 CJ Logistics South Korea 279,802
37 Zhejiang Jiulong International Logistics China 250,000
38 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 241,300
39 Nissin Corp. Japan 215,000
40 De Well Group China 210,000
41 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 200,000
42 Sino-Ocean Group China 192,000
43 Zhejiang Chasen Freight Forwarding China 180,000
44 CWT Pte. Ltd. Singapore 170,000
45 NNR Global Logistics Japan 167,100
46 EFL Sri Lanka 164,495
47 Topocean Group Inc. United States 156,000
48 Long Sail International Logistics China 150,000
49 Noatum Logistics Spain 141,000
50 TransGroup Global Logistics United States 140,200
51 OIA Global United States 130,000
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On the Bubble

Burris Logistics ($244 million), Milford, Del., provides dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Business, Technology, Logistics

Blockchain’s Promise for Trucking

The next phase in the evolution of freight transportation may very well be blockchain, a shared digital ledger that could increase the speed and accuracy of many kinds of transactions

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 12, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Tax Law Sparks Questions on Purchases, Raises in Trucking

As transportation companies reap the rewards of tax relief stemming from the new tax law, some CEOs have reinvested the extra cash into new tractor-trailers or bonuses for their employees.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
February 12, 2018
Business, Logistics

There Aren’t Enough Truckers, and That’s Pinching US Profits

Tyson Foods Inc. expects to pay $200 million extra for freight this year. Kellogg Co.’s logistics costs will rise nearly 10%. McCormick & Co. blamed increased shipping expenses for its failure to achieve a profit target.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
February 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

Technology of Tomorrow to Be Key Topic at TMC Annual Meeting

Future advancements in the trucking industry will be at the forefront of the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition set for early next month.

Fran Matso Lysiak | Features Editor
February 9, 2018
Business, Logistics

Maersk Drops as Company Misses Estimates After an ‘Unusual’ Year

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S fell short of earnings expectations last year but promised its shareholders that profit at the world’s biggest shipping company will grow as much as 43% in 2018.

February 9, 2018
Business, Logistics

Analysis: The US Is Running Out of Truckers

Without enough trucks and drivers on the road, some combination of things is going to happen: Shipments will be delayed, and producers will have to pay higher prices to get goods to market.

Conor Sen | Bloomberg Opinion
February 9, 2018
Government, Logistics

Trudeau Threatens to Leave NAFTA Rather Than ‘Take Any Old Deal’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made some of his most aggressive comments to date on dealing with U.S. demands to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement, adding he still thinks he can get the right deal for his country.

Greg Quinn | Bloomberg News
February 9, 2018
Business, Logistics

Fulfillment Centers Moving Closer to Consumers

The growth in e-commerce is driving up demand for smaller industrial spaces nearer to cities so fulfillment firms can quickly get their products to customers, but it remains to be seen if fulfillment centers will start operating in suburban neighborhoods.

Burney Simpson | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Business, Logistics

Echo Global Logistics Revenues Surge 34.6%

Echo Global Logistics revenues surged 34.6% and profits beat analysts’ expectations by a large margin in the three months ended Dec. 31.

February 7, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

Old Dominion Freight Line Helps MLB Teams Move

Continuing its partnership with the league and MLB teams across the country, Old Dominion Freight Line, along with fans and players, celebrated the beginning of a new season during the traditional spring training send-off known as Moving Day, according to a release.

The Dispatch | Lexington, N.C.
February 7, 2018
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