For online retailers, one of the challenges with the reverse logistics process is knowing what to do once items are returned. Some products could be returned to a finished goods warehouse whereas defective ones could go to a location to refurbish or recycle the product.
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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 | 14 | Penske Logistics | $1,200 est
|
$1,500 | 14,180 |
12 | 23 | Geodis (North America) | $1,200 est
|
$2,200 | 10,141 |
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
Retailers Turn to Logistics Providers to Help Manage Returns Process
Logistics Companies Aim to Ease Returns, Keep Costs Low Amid E-Commerce Rise
As the continued rise of e-commerce increases the number of product returns, retailers and shippers are working to ease the returns process to boost customer satisfaction. They’re doing so by turning to logistics providers for technology and services that can optimize their reverse logistics networks and keep costs low.
New Hire, Performance Strategy Spur Union Pacific’s Resurgence
Union Pacific Corp. surged the most since 2009 after hiring a protege of railroading legend Hunter Harrison to guide the company’s shift to a new efficiency strategy.
Opinion: What Shippers Can Expect in 2019
The year 2018 was a record one for freight markets. So what does 2019 have in store? Bob Farrell of GlobalTranz has some thoughts.
Trump Lauds Progress After Day Two of Beijing Trade Talks
President Donald Trump expressed optimism that U.S.-China trade talks in Beijing are progressing well, as Chinese authorities planned to give a statement after the latest round of negotiations.
January 8, 2019Trucking Industry Expected to See Slower Growth in 2019
After a 2018 that saw record-setting levels of freight-hauling demand and driver pay as tonnage levels reached a 20-year high, the trucking industry is expected to remain strong in 2019 but undergo a bit of a cool-down, economists say.
Gryphon Investors Buys Majority Stake in Nolan Transportation Group
Private equity firm Gryphon Investors added to its logistics portfolio with the purchase of a majority stake in Atlanta-based freight broker Nolan Transportation Group for an undisclosed amount.
JZ Expedited Promotes Chris Sloope to COO
The JZ Expedited Companies, a full-service asset-based 3PL, has announced the promotion of Chris Sloope from vice president of sales and international operations to COO.
January 7, 2019Sears Said to Weigh Liquidation as Lampert’s Bid Falls Short
Sears representatives summoned liquidation firms and other advisers to emergency meetings on Jan. 4 after rejecting Lampert’s $4.4 billion bid to buy and operate Sears stores.
Elon Musk, Tesla Break Ground on China Plant, First Outside US
After four years of planning, Tesla Inc. finally broke ground on its planned $5 billion factory in the world’s biggest auto market, China. But the timing couldn’t be more inauspicious.
January 7, 2019