Sponsored by:
2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The pandemic-driven spike in online shopping has forced firms to adjust operations.
For the 2021 list, we've decided to use a different metric to rank companies.
Find out where the Top 50 are located by U.S. region.
Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 4,550,000
2 Sinotrans Ltd. China 3,770,000
3 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,832,000
4 DSV A/S Denmark 2,204,902
5 DB Schenker Germany 2,042,000
6 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 1,200,000
7 Ceva Logistics France 1,050,000
8 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 1,019,924
9 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,012,600
10 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 955,800
11 Geodis France 866,631
12 Fr. Meyer's Sohn Germany 850,000
13 Yusen Logistics Japan 764,000
14 Bollore Logistics France 761,000
15 Agility Logistics Kuwait 740,000
16 Worldwide Logistics Group China 707,803
17 Logwin AG Luxembourg 690,000
18 AllCargo Logistics India 684,000
19 Nippon Express Japan 660,152
20 OOCL Logistics Hong Kong 660,000
21 Kintetsu World Express Japan 644,464
22 Leschaco Germany 636,000
23 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 620,000
24 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 577,084
25 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 566,000
26 Toll Group Australia 527,200
27 Dachser SE Germany 520,000
28 LF Logistics Hong Kong 500,000
28 China Resources Logistics (Group) Hong Kong 500,000
30 Hitachi Transport System Japan 462,000
31 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 418,630
32 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 400,000
32 Kingway Transportation Company China 400,000
34 Asia Shipping Transportes Internacionais Brazil 391,820
35 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 337,504
36 Long Sail International Logistics China 314,173
37 Cargo-Partner Austria 314,067
38 Noatum Logistics Spain 307,000
39 BDP International United States 302,000
40 Chinatrans International Logistics China 300,000
41 Zhejiang Jiulong International Logistics China 250,000
42 Nissin Corp. Japan 230,000
43 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 228,934
44 De Well Group China 195,000
45 Sino-Ocean Group China 192,000
46 Zhejiang Chasen Freight Forwarding China 180,000
47 CWT Pte. Ltd. Singapore 170,000
47 Scan Global Logistics A/S Denmark 170,000
49 EFL Sri Lanka 167,312
50 CJ Logistics South Korea 136,644
51 XPO Logistics United States 127,200
52 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 125,000
Extras
Evan Armstrong breaks down how COVID-19 challenged companies in 2020.
55

On the Bubble

ArcBest Corp. ($779 million), Fort Smith, Ark., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, custom brokerage, freight brokerage, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, returned goods management, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
The leader in cold storage wants to become a one-stop shop.
If your company appears on the 2021 list, you have a few ways to announce it. Visit our logo library to get web- and print-ready graphics.
How drones could help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 50 Logistics Companies publication.
Logistics News
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Container Carrier Profits Soar on Record Volumes, High Rates

The global container shipping industry saw profits surge to more than $10 billion in the second quarter on record volumes and rising freight rates after Red Sea diversions.

Brendan Murray | Bloomberg News
September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Rail Union Says It Filed Suit on Back-to-Work Order

The Teamsters union that represents workers at both of Canada’s largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees back to work.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Private Equity Gets Rare Support From Union on Schenker Sale

Verdi, Germany’s most powerful labor union, is making the unusual move of backing a private equity firm’s bid for Deutsche Bahn’s planned $15.5 billion sale of its Schenker logistics arm.

August 30, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

USPS Proposes Changes to Save $3 Billion a Year

The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks.

David Sharp | Associated Press
August 30, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics

Tornado Derails 43 BNSF Train Cars in North Dakota

STEELE, N.D. — Strong winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.

August 29, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage

Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 29, 2024
Business, Logistics

July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season

U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal

Train movements at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are almost back to normal after a short lockout of unionized workers, according to data provider RailState.

Mathieu Dion | Bloomberg News
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues

BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck

The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.

Michael McDonald | Bloomberg News
August 27, 2024
Archives
  • 2023

  • 2022

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010

  • 2009

  • 2008

  • 2007

  • 2006

  • 2005