News of Amazon .com Inc.’s department store plans sent a shudder through retail stocks just as some of the biggest names in the industry were reporting robust earnings, a signal that new challenges await in the beleaguered sector.
August 19, 2021![Image](/sites/default/files/images/logos/top50logolog2021.png)
Rank This Year | Company | Gross Revenue (Millions) | Net Revenue (Millions) | Employees |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | C.H. Robinson Worldwide | $15,490 | $2,241 est
|
9,114 |
2 | XPO Logistics | $12,107 | $6,470 est
|
62,000 |
3 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | $11,048 | $5,565 est
|
77,000 |
4 | Expeditors International of Washington | $10,116 | $2,927 est
|
17,908 |
5 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $9,198 | $3,045 est
|
23,000 |
6 | Kuehne + Nagel Americas | $6,615 | $1,656 est
|
15,000 |
7 | DHL Supply Chain | $5,800 | $5,290 est
|
36,339 |
8 | Transportation Insight Holding Co. | $4,270 | $280 est
|
1,800 |
9 | Total Quality Logistics | $4,138 | $736 est
|
5,000 |
10 | Burris Logistics | $4,100 | $435 est
|
2,109 |
11 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | $3,774 | $2,800 est
|
15,000 |
12 | Hub Group | $3,646 | $449 est
|
5,000 |
13 | Uber Freight/Transplace Inc. | $3,400 | $334 est
|
2,800 |
14 | DSV A/S (North America) | $2,970 | $730 est
|
- |
15 | Schneider | $2,814 | $1,135 est
|
1,500 |
16 | Geodis (North America) | $2,700 | $1,600 est
|
17,337 |
17 | NFI | $2,631 | $2,214 est
|
14,500 |
18 | Penske Logistics | $2,600 | $2,040 est
|
20,033 |
19 | Echo Global Logistics | $2,512 | $393 est
|
2,593 |
20 | DB Schenker (North America) | $2,335 | $840 est
|
8,700 |
21 | Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services | $2,300 | $2,140 est
|
28,500 |
22 | Landstar System | $2,196 | $365 est
|
700 |
23 | Mode Global | $2,100 | $287 est
|
435 |
23 | FedEx Logistics | $2,100 | $1,075 est
|
20,000 |
25 | Americold Logistics | $1,990 | $1,580 est
|
16,000 |
26 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | $1,975 | $935 est
|
17,000 |
27 | GlobalTranz Enterprises | $1,651 | $263 est
|
1,152 |
28 | WWEX Group | $1,650 | $360 est
|
2,000 |
29 | BDP International | $1,552 | $379 est
|
5,000 |
30 | Werner Enterprises | $1,527 | $1,120 est
|
6,495 |
31 | Lineage Logistics | $1,440 | $1,440 est
|
14,000 |
32 | Knight-Swift Transportation | $1,330 | $665 est
|
20,000 |
33 | TransGroup Global Logistics | $1,300 | $580 est
|
1,740 |
34 | Ruan | $1,223 | $860 est
|
5,500 |
35 | AIT Worldwide Logistics | $1,220 | $256 est
|
1,719 |
36 | Syncreon | $1,203 | $1,080 est
|
- |
37 | Radial | $1,200 | $1,200 est
|
4,600 |
38 | Universal Logistics Holdings | $1,190 | $550 est
|
7,550 |
39 | Capstone Logistics | $1,040 | $900 est
|
12,000 |
40 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | $1,018 | $365 est
|
2,600 |
41 | Uber Freight | $1,011 | $120 est
|
- |
42 | APL Logistics (North America) | $1,010 | $625 est
|
4,000 |
43 | Ascent Global Logistics | $974 | $140 est
|
950 |
44 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | $916 | $267 est
|
1,800 |
45 | OIA Global | $876 | $164 est
|
1,300 |
46 | Pilot Freight Services | $874 | $250 est
|
2,500 |
47 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | $857 | $609 est
|
3,895 |
48 | Cardinal Logistics | $849 | $752 est
|
4,250 |
49 | Radiant Logistics | $847 | $199 est
|
603 |
50 | Nippon Express (North America) | $844 | $300 est
|
2,931 |
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
Just as Things Look Better for Retail, Amazon Rears Its Head
Ports on Both Coasts Report Strong July Numbers
Imported goods continued to flood into the U.S. in July as the nation’s ports produced substantial container volumes.
China Port Congestion Worsens as Ningbo Shuts for a Week
The partial closure of the world’s third-busiest container port is worsening congestion at other major Chinese ports, as ships divert from Ningbo amid uncertainty over how long virus control measures in the city will last.
WTO Says Record Global Trade in Goods Might Be Nearing a Peak
Global trade in goods might be close to plateauing — albeit at a record level — amid an outlook clouded by regional imbalances and coronavirus outbreaks that slow economic activity, the World Trade Organization said.
KCS Delays Vote on $33.6 Billion Rail Takeover Bid
A shareholder vote on the proposed $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern by Canadian National Railway has been delayed until Sept. 3 to provide time for government officials to rule on whether CN can operate KCS while the deal is under federal review.
Deutsche Post to Buy Logistics Firm Hillebrand for $1.8 Billion
Deutsche Post AG has agreed to acquire German logistics company Hillebrand for about 1.5 billion euros ($1.8 billion).
Americans Spent Less in July as COVID-19 Cases Surged
NEW YORK — Americans cut back on their spending in July as a surge in COVID-19 cases kept people away from stores.
Walmart’s Slowing E-Commerce, Margin Weigh in Q2
Walmart Inc.’s pandemic-driven gains in e-commerce slowed last quarter and profit margin fell, raising questions about the retailer’s ability to maintain momentum even after it topped Wall Street’s sales expectations.
Containership Bottleneck Nears Its February Record
The biggest U.S. trade gateway with Asia is clogged with the most inbound container vessels in more than six months, threatening to extend transportation delays, bite further into margins for American importers and boost prices for consumers.
GlobalTranz, Worldwide Express Chart Course After Merger
The recent merger of GlobalTranz Enterprises and Worldwide Express is still in the getting-to-know-you phase and steps are being discussed to become fully integrated, executives from both companies said.