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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 Kingway Transportation Company China 400,000
32 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 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
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Logistics News
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Most Top Trucking Companies Use Social Media, Study Says

Major U.S. trucking companies are now widely using social media, but not as much as other business-to-business firms, according to a new study by trucking technology supplier Carrier Logistics Inc.

December 2, 2013
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JF Hillebrand Buys Satellite Logistics

Satellite Logistics Group said it has been purchased by JF Hillebrand Group AG, a company based in Mainz, Germany, that provides beverage logistics services globally. Terms were not disclosed.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 26, 2013
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October Trailer Orders Increase 6%

Trailer orders rose 6% in October from a year ago to 24,900 units, ACT Research Co. reported.

November 25, 2013
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Intermodal Leaders See Growth Opportunities In Mexico, the East and Refrigerated Freight

HOUSTON — Intermodal transportation continues to see growth opportunities in Mexico, the eastern region of the United States, temperature-controlled service and partnerships with brokers.

November 25, 2013
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Rail Volume Rises for Week

Intermodal rail volume for the week ended Nov. 16 rose 7% from the same period last year, the 20th consecutive rise, the Association of American Railroads reported.

November 22, 2013
Business, Logistics

Schneider Upgrades Mexico Intermodal Service

Schneider National Inc. is enhancing intermodal service to and from Mexico, Senior Vice President Jim Filter told Transport Topics.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
November 21, 2013
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IANA Announces Chassis Violation Management System

HOUSTON — The Intermodal Association of North America unveiled an electronic method for faster reporting of intermodal chassis roadside inspection information reports, which identify repairs that equipment providers should make to maintain a safe equipment fleet.

November 19, 2013
Business, Logistics

XPO Buys Optima Service Solutions for $26.6 Million

XPO Logistics said Nov. 15 it has purchased Optima Service Solutions, a last-mile logistics services provider for retailers and manufacturers, for $26.6 million.

November 15, 2013
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Rail Volume Rises for 19th Straight Week

Intermodal rail volume for the week ended Nov. 9 rose 6.3% from the same period last year, the 19th consecutive rise, the Association of American Railroads reported.

November 15, 2013
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IWLA Hires DeHaan as CEO

The International Warehouse and Logistics Association named Steve DeHaan as its CEO.

November 13, 2013
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