Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. enhanced its offer to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp. by at least 10% and signaled a proxy fight for the U.S. carrier would start in February if there are no talks beforehand.
December 16, 2015![Image](/sites/default/files/images/logos/top_50_logistics_1.png)
Rank This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Net Revenue (Millions) | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $2,860 est
|
$5,492 | - |
2 | 2 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $2,600 est
|
$5,224 | - |
3 | 1 | DHL Supply Chain | $2,550 est
|
$4,600 | - |
4 | 3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $2,064 est
|
$2,383 | - |
5 | 16 | Expeditors International of Washington | $1,883 est
|
$6,080 | 13,900 |
6 | 6 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $1,836 est
|
$12,752 | 11,645 |
7 | 4 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,770 est
|
$2,641 | - |
8 | 7 | Americold Logistics | $1,696 est
|
- | 12,000 |
9 | 26 | UTi Worldwide | $1,525 est
|
$4,441 | 21,018 |
10 | 10 | Schneider | $1,242 est
|
$3,390 | - |
11 | 11 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $1,109 est
|
$5,046 | - |
12 | 45 | XPO Logistics | $1,100 est
|
$2,800 | - |
13 | 12 | Genco | $1,007 est
|
$1,509 | 9,985 |
14 | 13 | APL Logistics (North America) | $955 est
|
$1,600 | - |
15 | 14 | NFI | $914 est
|
$1,091 | - |
16 | 18 | Swift Transportation | $890 est
|
$1,091 | - |
17 | 17 | Werner Enterprises | $832 est
|
$1,138 | 4,580 |
18 | 8 | DB Schenker (North America) | $806 est
|
$2,838 | 6,000 |
19 | 9 | Neovia Logistics | $800 est
|
- | - |
20 | 19 | Penske Logistics | $779 est
|
$968 | 10,089 |
21 | 22 | Ruan | $767 est
|
$807 | 5,139 |
22 | 20 | Menlo Worldwide | $682 est
|
$1,540 | 8,500 |
23 | 15 | Cardinal Logistics | $681 est
|
- | - |
24 | 24 | Jacobson Cos. | $590 est
|
$800 | 5,500 |
26 | 21 | OHL | $570 est
|
$1,142 | 8,158 |
27 | 27 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $475 est
|
$618 | - |
28 | 28 | Kenco Group | $474 est
|
$510 | 3,800 |
29 | 30 | Fidelitone | $471 est
|
$481 | 708 |
30 | 31 | FedEx Logistics | $458 est
|
$1,387 | 900 |
31 | 35 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $451 est
|
- | - |
32 | 29 | Hub Group | $371 est
|
$3,374 | 1,334 |
33 | 34 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $358 est
|
- | 2,470 |
34 | 32 | DSC Logistics | $340 est
|
- | - |
35 | 36 | Toll Global Forwarding | $297 est
|
$1,468 | - |
36 | 37 | Panalpina Inc. | $291 est
|
$1,225 | - |
37 | 42 | Total Quality Logistics | $288 est
|
$1,838 | 2,752 |
38 | 38 | Burris Logistics | $256 est
|
- | - |
39 | 39 | Performance Team | $255 est
|
- | 3,840 |
40 | 37 | BDP International | $254 est
|
$1,900 | - |
41 | Coyote Logistics | $231 est
|
$2,000 | 2,000 | |
42 | 43 | Preferred Freezer Services | $225 est
|
$275 | 1,800 |
43 | 47 | Cowan Logistics | $223 est
|
$330 | - |
44 | 33 | Landstar System | $217 est
|
$1,301 | - |
45 | 46 | SCI Group | $212 est
|
$213 | 1,800 |
46 | 44 | Averitt Express | $189 est
|
$326 | - |
47 | 49 | Damco International | $185 est
|
$1,007 | - |
48 | 40 | Agility Logistics | $175 est
|
$795 | - |
49 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | $170 est
|
$380 | - | |
50 | Echo Global Logistics | $155 est
|
$884 | 1,350 |
Top 50 Logistics Companies provide logistics services, including freight brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and dedicated contract carriage in North America and are ranked on the basis of annual gross revenue. Some sector rankings may have been updated since their print publication. To be included in the Top 50 list, please send contact information to tteditor@ttnews.com. We will contact you via phone or e-mail to get information about your company prior to publication of the next Top 50 list.
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Extras
On the Bubble
Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern Bid Raises Lawmakers' Concern
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s bid to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp. has raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers from Illinois, who sent a letter to regulators urging them to consider potential negative impacts on the Chicago rail hub.
Largest Container Ship Ever to Visit United States Arriving Dec. 26
The largest containership to ever call at a U.S. port will arrive Dec. 26 at the Port of Los Angeles and Dec. 31 at the Port of Oakland, California.
Shipping Index Plunges to Fresh Record Amid China Steel Slump
The shipping industry’s most-watched measure of rates for hauling commodities plunged to a fresh record amid a persisting glut of ships and speculation weakening Chinese steel output could translate into declining imports of iron ore to make the alloy.
Jewell, Ruble Promoted at Forward Air
Forward Air Corp. has appointed new presidents for two divisions, effective Jan. 1, selecting Matthew Jewell to head its intermodal unit and Chris Ruble to lead the expedited services unit.
December 14, 2015Holiday Online Orders Have Shippers in Highest Gear
The holiday shipping season is in overdrive now, with the next two Mondays expected to be among the busiest of the year.
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises for First Time in Seven Weeks
Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 0.8% from the same period last year, the first increase in seven weeks, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 9, 2015Optimism Among Companies Eases in Second Half of 2015
Optimism among chief financial officers about the U.S. economy dimmed in the second half of this year, helping explain why companies plan to temper spending on equipment and hold more cash in 2016.
Rail Cargo Drop Accelerates, Pointing to Weak Spots in Economy
A sharper decline in U.S. railroad cargo this quarter points to weak spots in the economy as a strong dollar crimps exports, retailers whittle down excess inventory and energy investment stalls.
CMA CGM Said Near $2.4 Billion Cash Offer for Neptune Orient
French ocean carrier CMA CGM SA is nearing a definitive offer to buy Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. for about S$3.4 billion ($2.4 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said, consolidating its position in an industry facing its worst year since 2009.