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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
Evan Armstrong breaks down how COVID-19 challenged companies in 2020.
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On the Bubble

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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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