The global shipping industry has run into very rough waters in 2020 as the virus crisis that has engulfed China and roiled commodity markets added to headwinds from a seasonal slowdown and poor weather. One chief executive who oversees a fleet of 55 vessels says there’ll be a comeback.
February 21, 2020![Image](/sites/default/files/images/logos/top_50_logistics.png)
Rank This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Net Revenue (Millions) | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
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1 | 1 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $3,108 est
|
$5,900 | 12,700 |
2 | 12 | XPO Logistics | $2,841 est
|
$5,536 | - |
3 | 2 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $2,660 est
|
$5,816 | - |
4 | 4 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $2,268 est
|
$13,476 | 13,159 |
5 | 5 | Expeditors International of Washington | $2,188 est
|
$6,617 | 15,397 |
6 | 3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $1,925 est
|
$2,443 | - |
7 | 6 | DHL Supply Chain | $1,815 est
|
$3,300 | - |
8 | 10 | FedEx Logistics | $1,625 est
|
$3,178 | - |
9 | 7 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,570 est
|
$2,452 | - |
10 | 8 | Americold Logistics | $1,555 est
|
- | - |
11 | 9 | UTi Worldwide | $1,330 est
|
$3,696 | - |
12 | 11 | Schneider | $1,275 est
|
$3,480 | - |
13 | 13 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $1,197 est
|
$5,230 | - |
14 | 15 | Penske Logistics | $1,150 est
|
$1,430 | 13,750 |
15 | 16 | NFI | $1,130 est
|
$1,200 | 8,101 |
16 | 14 | Swift Transportation | $1,065 est
|
$1,418 | 120 |
17 | 20 | DB Schenker (North America) | $898 est
|
$2,687 | - |
18 | 19 | Neovia Logistics | $860 est
|
- | - |
19 | 17 | Werner Enterprises | $826 est
|
$1,052 | 4,933 |
20 | 18 | Ruan | $816 est
|
$869 | 5,558 |
21 | Lineage Logistics | $800 est
|
- | - | |
22 | 24 | OHL | $732 est
|
$1,470 | 8,000 |
23 | 22 | Cardinal Logistics | $681 est
|
- | - |
24 | 23 | APL Logistics (North America) | $660 est
|
$1,030 | 6,000 |
25 | 27 | Kenco Group | $535 est
|
$582 | 3,800 |
26 | 26 | Panalpina Inc. | $459 est
|
$2,784 | - |
27 | 33 | Total Quality Logistics | $446 est
|
$2,240 | 3,791 |
28 | 30 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $444 est
|
- | - |
29 | 31 | Hub Group | $413 est
|
$3,526 | 2,633 |
30 | 34 | DSC Logistics | $405 est
|
- | - |
31 | 32 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $390 est
|
- | 2,587 |
32 | 28 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $351 est
|
$508 | - |
33 | 40 | BDP International | $297 est
|
$1,900 | - |
34 | 36 | Landstar System | $292 est
|
$1,760 | 1,223 |
35 | 45 | Echo Global Logistics | $290 est
|
$1,512 | 2,335 |
36 | 35 | Toll Global Forwarding | $285 est
|
$1,448 | - |
37 | 37 | Performance Team | $278 est
|
$279 | 4,300 |
38 | 38 | Burris Logistics | $275 est
|
$3,524 | - |
39 | 42 | Preferred Freezer Services | $265 est
|
$324 | 1,525 |
40 | Apex Logistics International | $255 est
|
$613 | - | |
41 | 41 | Cowan Logistics | $252 est
|
$347 | 1,258 |
42 | 29 | Fidelitone | $235 est
|
$245 | 690 |
43 | Estenson Logistics | $226 est
|
$226 | - | |
44 | 47 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | $217 est
|
$654 | - |
45 | 44 | Averitt Express | $204 est
|
$396 | - |
46 | WWEX Group | $200 est
|
$750 | - | |
47 | Port Logistics Group | $190 est
|
$200 | 2,500 | |
48 | Radiant Logistics | $189 est
|
$872 | - | |
49 | 43 | SCI Group | $187 est
|
$189 | - |
50 | 48 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $180 est
|
$590 | - |
50 | 50 | Agility Logistics | $180 est
|
$774 | - |
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
Veteran CEO Says Global Shipping’s ‘Perfect Storm’ to Pass
Infinity Transportation Logistics Is Now Infinity Intermodal
Infinity Transportation Logistics has changed its name to Infinity Intermodal, the company announced Feb. 19.
February 20, 2020Maersk CEO Soren Skou Predicts ‘Sharp’ Rebound After Coronavirus Peaks
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s largest container shipping company, is positioning itself for a strong rebound in two months, based on an expectation that the fallout of the coronavirus on global trade may soon peak.
Virus Havoc Could Shut Down a Nissan Factory Half a World Away
Nissan Motor Co. is bracing for potential disruptions in plants as far away as the U.S. because the coronavirus epidemic in China is leading to a parts shortage and wreaking havoc across the supply chain, people familiar with the matter said.
February 19, 2020Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Pleads for Patience Amid Canadian Rail Blockades
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for patience and dialog as indigenous-rights protests that have brought rail traffic to a halt across Canada drag on.
Amazon Cuts Ties With Couriers, Costing Jobs
Amazon .com Inc. is severing ties with small delivery firms around the country — putting at least 1,300 drivers out of work — in an effort to eliminate partners that aren’t meeting its standards.
WTO: Slump in Global Goods Trade to Deepen With Coronavirus
Global trade in goods will likely stay weak in coming months as disruptions from coronavirus in China staunch the movement of international commerce already slowed by tariffs and uncertainty, according to the World Trade Organization.
Thousands of Frozen Meat Containers Pile Up at Chinese Ports
Thousands of containers of frozen pork, chicken and beef are piling up at some major Chinese ports as transport disruptions and labor shortages slow operations, people familiar with the matter said.
February 18, 2020GM Works to Shield US Truck Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories to be idled due to the coronavirus spreading in China.
C.H. Robinson Executive Chairman John Wiehoff to Retire
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Executive Chairman John Wiehoff will retire in May, the multimodal logistics company announced Feb. 12.
February 14, 2020