Third-quarter air and ocean volumes increased for freight forwarder Expeditors International of Washington, but profit margins declined, leading to dips in revenue and net income for both the three- and nine-month periods ended Sept. 30, the Seattle-based firm said Nov. 8.
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2020 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The third-party logistics business is undergoing a dramatic, technology-driven transformation.
Rankings
| Rank This Year | Rank Last Year | Company | Net Revenue (Millions) | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | XPO Logistics | $6,157 est
|
$10,287 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 2 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $4,690 est
|
$9,302 | - |
| 3 | 3 | DHL Supply Chain | $4,315 est
|
$4,735 | - |
| 4 | 4 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $3,410 est
|
$8,788 | 29,106 |
| 5 | 6 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $2,853 est
|
$3,969 | 39,900 |
| 6 | 7 | Expeditors International of Washington | $2,636 est
|
$8,175 | 18,297 |
| 7 | 5 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $2,586 est
|
$15,310 | 15,427 |
| 8 | 8 | Penske Logistics | $2,040 est
|
$2,600 | 19,381 |
| 9 | 10 | NFI | $1,830 est
|
$2,130 | 12,600 |
| 10 | 12 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $1,798 est
|
$7,060 | 15,712 |
| 11 | 13 | Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services | $1,630 est
|
$1,750 | 21,821 |
| 12 | 14 | Geodis (North America) | $1,510 est
|
$2,540 | 13,133 |
| 13 | 21 | Lineage Logistics | $1,440 est
|
$1,440 | 14,000 |
| 14 | 17 | Americold Logistics | $1,407 est
|
$1,775 | 13,000 |
| 15 | 11 | FedEx Logistics | $1,185 est
|
$2,310 | 20,000 |
| 16 | 15 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,155 est
|
$2,345 | 10,350 |
| 17 | 20 | Werner Enterprises | $1,112 est
|
$1,524 | 6,305 |
| 18 | 16 | Schneider | $1,085 est
|
$2,670 | 15,650 |
| 19 | 18 | Radial | $1,082 est
|
- | 4,914 |
| 20 | 19 | Syncreon | $1,080 est
|
$1,203 | - |
| 21 | 22 | Ruan | $940 est
|
$1,002 | 5,800 |
| 22 | 23 | Neovia Logistics | $835 est
|
$835 | - |
| 23 | 33 | DSV A/S (North America) | $810 est
|
$3,225 | - |
| 24 | 20 | DB Schenker (North America) | $775 est
|
$2,230 | 7,200 |
| 25 | 24 | Cardinal Logistics | $718 est
|
$805 | 4,245 |
| 26 | 25 | Total Quality Logistics | $687 est
|
$3,394 | 5,000 |
| 27 | 26 | APL Logistics (North America) | $680 est
|
$1,095 | 6,800 |
| 28 | 29 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $672 est
|
$675 | 3,996 |
| 29 | 27 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $610 est
|
$1,260 | - |
| 30 | 32 | Kenco Group | $605 est
|
$674 | - |
| 31 | 28 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $600 est
|
$797 | 3,153 |
| 32 | 31 | DSC Logistics | $565 est
|
$565 | - |
| 33 | 34 | Black Horse Carriers | $561 est
|
$561 | 4,040 |
| 34 | 35 | TransGroup Global Logistics | $540 est
|
$1,200 | 1,700 |
| 35 | 36 | Performance Team | $525 est
|
$525 | 5,000 |
| 36 | 30 | Hub Group | $521 est
|
$3,668 | 5,000 |
| 37 | 43 | Covenant Logistics Group | $409 est
|
$529 | 5,555 |
| 38 | 38 | Echo Global Logistics | $386 est
|
$2,185 | - |
| 39 | 42 | WWEX Group | $365 est
|
$1,675 | - |
| 39 | 41 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $365 est
|
$1,018 | 2,600 |
| 41 | 38 | Landstar System | $360 est
|
$2,173 | 1,333 |
| 41 | Mode Global | $360 est
|
$2,300 | 432 | |
| 43 | Burris Logistics | $330 est
|
$3,100 | 2,000 | |
| 44 | 47 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $325 est
|
$3,000 | 2,647 |
| 45 | 46 | Cowan Logistics | $322 est
|
$437 | 1,585 |
| 46 | 48 | Marten Transport | $321 est
|
$465 | - |
| 47 | 49 | Lazer Logistics | $298 est
|
$316 | 3,100 |
| 48 | 44 | Visible Supply Chain Management | $290 est
|
$357 | 1,500 |
| 49 | 50 | GlobalTranz Enterprises | $275 est
|
$1,532 | 1,156 |
| 50 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | $267 est
|
$916 | - |
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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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Logistics News
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SHANGHAI — Cargo owners are becoming more concerned about risks and are shifting their business to shipping lines deemed more financially stable after the collapse of South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co., top shipping executives said.
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As Holidays Approach, Stores Struggle to Sort Out Hanjin Shipping Mess
The last Hanjin Shipping vessel dropping off goods in California has set sail from the Port of Long Beach, finally clearing the many ships left stranded by the company’s sudden collapse two months ago.
November 7, 2016Business, Logistics
XPO Logistics Sells Truckload Unit, Posts Record Third-Quarter Profit
The North American truckload landscape has shifted with XPO Logistics selling its Con-way Truckload business to Canadian transportation conglomerate TransForce Inc. for $558 million.
November 7, 2016Business, Logistics
Leased Hanjin Containers Going Back to Asia
Containers that were leased to Hanjin Shipping Co. and stuck at the trucking company’s yard can now be returned to the Port of Long Beach, California, and loaded onto a vessel chartered to take them back to Asia.
November 4, 2016Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Police Organization Urges Regulators to Refine Speed-Limiter Proposal
The National Fraternal Order of Police called on federal transportation regulators to gather additional information and refine a speed-limiter proposal for trucks.
November 3, 2016Business, Logistics
Nolan Logistics Expands Electric Truck Fleet
Nolan Logistics is taking delivery of its eighth T-Series pure electric terminal truck from electrification provider Orange EV, the companies said.
November 3, 2016Business, Logistics
XPO Logistics Reports 3Q Profit, Reversing Last Year's Losses
XPO Logistics reported a profit in the third quarter compared with a loss last year, another sign that the company has rebounded from the losses it suffered from since 2013.
November 3, 2016Business, Logistics
Profits at World’s Largest Container Line Drop 43%
A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest container line, reported a 43% decline in third-quarter profit as the shipping industry continues to suffer from overcapacity.
November 2, 2016Business, Logistics
Railroads, Shippers Draw Battle Lines Over Proposed STB Rule
Railroads and shipper groups have sketched their strategy for a potentially historic Surface Transportation Board battle over the future of rail competition, with comments to the agency as well as taking steps to recruit allies.
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