Amazon will buy 100,000 electric vans to assist with Prime deliveries, according to CEO Jeff Bezos, who made the announcement at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 19.
September 19, 2019![Image](/sites/default/files/images/logos/top_50_logistics_2.png)
Rank This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Net Revenue (Millions) | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | XPO Logistics | $4,741 est
|
$8,638 | - |
2 | 3 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $2,794 est
|
$6,181 | 22,172 |
3 | 1 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $2,640 est
|
$6,793 | 16,564 |
4 | 7 | DHL Supply Chain | $2,310 est
|
$4,200 | - |
5 | 4 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $2,278 est
|
$13,144 | 14,000 |
6 | 5 | Expeditors International of Washington | $2,164 est
|
$6,098 | 14,600 |
7 | 6 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $2,126 est
|
$2,659 | - |
8 | 10 | Americold Logistics | $1,555 est
|
- | 11,000 |
9 | 8 | FedEx Logistics | $1,495 est
|
$2,916 | - |
10 | 9 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,490 est
|
$2,320 | - |
11 | 13 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $1,263 est
|
$4,909 | - |
12 | 23 | Geodis (North America) | $1,200 est
|
$2,200 | 10,141 |
12 | 14 | Penske Logistics | $1,200 est
|
$1,500 | 14,180 |
14 | 15 | NFI | $1,100 est
|
$1,250 | 8,300 |
15 | 16 | Swift Transportation | $1,073 est
|
$1,431 | - |
16 | 12 | Schneider | $1,000 est
|
$2,125 | - |
16 | 24 | APL Logistics (North America) | $1,000 est
|
$1,700 | 7,600 |
18 | 18 | DB Schenker (North America) | $940 est
|
$2,580 | - |
19 | 17 | Cardinal Logistics | $935 est
|
$1,006 | 4,735 |
20 | 22 | Lineage Logistics | $900 est
|
- | - |
20 | 112 | Syncreon | $900 est
|
- | - |
22 | 20 | Werner Enterprises | $810 est
|
$1,156 | 5,142 |
23 | Radial | $800 est
|
- | - | |
24 | 19 | Neovia Logistics | $763 est
|
- | - |
25 | 21 | Ruan | $750 est
|
$796 | 5,546 |
26 | 25 | Kenco Group | $571 est
|
$626 | 5,000 |
27 | 27 | Total Quality Logistics | $465 est
|
$2,321 | 4,200 |
28 | 29 | Hub Group | $455 est
|
$3,573 | 2,713 |
29 | 32 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $453 est
|
$604 | 422 |
30 | 31 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $451 est
|
- | 2,900 |
31 | 11 | DSV A/S (North America) | $420 est
|
$1,798 | 7,100 |
32 | 30 | DSC Logistics | $415 est
|
$0 | - |
33 | 26 | Panalpina Inc. | $398 est
|
$2,411 | - |
34 | 112 | Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services | $380 est
|
$500 | 1,989 |
35 | 112 | TransGroup Global Logistics | $360 est
|
$800 | 1,400 |
36 | 28 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $355 est
|
$444 | - |
37 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | $338 est
|
- | 2,625 | |
38 | 37 | Performance Team | $322 est
|
$323 | 4,000 |
39 | 35 | Echo Global Logistics | $319 est
|
$1,716 | 2,350 |
40 | 33 | BDP International | $312 est
|
$1,900 | - |
41 | 46 | WWEX Group | $298 est
|
$1,235 | - |
42 | 39 | Preferred Freezer Services | $286 est
|
$350 | 1,800 |
43 | 36 | Toll Global Forwarding | $285 est
|
$1,448 | - |
44 | 38 | Burris Logistics | $273 est
|
$3,629 | - |
45 | 34 | Landstar System | $270 est
|
$1,632 | - |
46 | 43 | Estenson Logistics | $250 est
|
$250 | - |
47 | 41 | Cowan Logistics | $249 est
|
$345 | 1,253 |
48 | 42 | Fidelitone | $228 est
|
$239 | 760 |
49 | 53 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $221 est
|
$1,620 | 1,700 |
50 | 50 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $215 est
|
$650 | - |
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
Amazon Plans 100,000-Electric-Vehicle Order From Rivian
Independent Contractor Rules Could Disrupt Drayage Operations
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work and disrupt drayage operations.
Bezos Makes ‘Climate Pledge’ for Amazon
Acknowledging a steady drumbeat of criticism from activists and a vocal group of his own employees, Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced the formation of a new organization, the Climate Pledge, to meet the goals of the landmark Paris climate agreement 10 years early.
Rail, Intermodal Providers Add Technology, Improve Operations to Boost Efficiency
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rail and intermodal providers said they are increasing speed and efficiency to become more competitive, and technology is helping them improve operations.
UPS Shipments Swell in Amazon Era
A $20 billion investment spree detailed by UPS CEO David Abney last year, a plan that initially rattled Wall Street, is bearing fruit. Profit margins are improving even as 112-year-old Big Brown copes with swelling volume from voracious online shoppers, who are typically less lucrative to serve than business customers.
IMO 2020 Could Shift Freight Patterns, Increase Costs
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A panel representing the shipping industry spoke about the looming International Maritime Organization mandate that will require cargo vessels to burn low-sulfur diesel, and shippers and carriers said the requirements could lead to price increases or the rerouting of freight.
US Steel Stock Takes Hit, Earnings Estimates Missed
U.S. Steel Corp. said it expects to report a wider loss than analysts were expecting, the third American steelmaker in three days to warn on their outlook. The shares fell.
Ports Post Record Volume as Holiday Season Begins
Major U.S. seaports posted growth in containerized cargo volume for August, the start of the season when retailers begin importing holiday merchandise.
IANA Honors BNSF’s Steve Branscum, CCM’s Mike Wilson
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Steve Branscum, retired group vice president for BNSF Railway, and Mike Wilson, CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, have received Silver Kingpin Awards from the Intermodal Association of North America during Intermodal Expo 2019 on Sept. 16.
GM Makes Concessions on Big-Ticket Employee Health Care
As GM was nearing the expiration of its labor contract with the union last week, the carmaker sought to have hourly workers pay 15% of their health care costs, according to sources familiar with the talks. But by the time the company presented UAW with a deadline offer, GM walked back the proposal and called for keeping contributions steady at about 4%, said the sources.
September 18, 2019