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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.
Rankings

No rankings are available for this year.

Extras
A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

Verst Group ($156 million), Walton, Ky., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, returned goods management, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics

US Inflation Quickens to 9.1%, Amping Up Fed Pressure to Go Big

U.S. inflation accelerated in June by more than forecast, underscoring relentless price pressures that will keep the Federal Reserve on track for another big interest-rate hike later in July.

Olivia Rockeman | Bloomberg News
July 13, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking

An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

US Chamber Calls for White House Help in Rail Labor Dispute

Citing supply chain concerns, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined other transportation stakeholders in calling on the White House to assist with labor disputes in the freight rail sector.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

XPO Names New Tech Brokerage Company RXO

XPO Logistics’ new tech-enabled brokerage platform that is set to begin operations in the fourth quarter will be called RXO, the company announced July 12.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth

Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
July 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Freight Market Volatility Highlights Importance of Broker-Carrier Relationships

The freight market volatility of the past few years has created an even greater need for carriers and brokers to strengthen their business relationships, especially as uncertainty and supply chain disruptions persist.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 12, 2022
Business, Logistics, Private, TCA

Walmart Expands Program That Delivers Right to Your Fridge

Walmart can now drop off groceries right into customers’ refrigerators via its InHome delivery service in several large metropolitan areas, the retailer announced July 6.

Bernadette Berdychowski | Tampa Bay Times
July 7, 2022
Business, Logistics

Amazon, N.Y. Port Authority Fail to Reach Newark Airport Deal

Amazon .com Inc. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey scrapped plans for a new air cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, a project that local activists had criticized.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
July 7, 2022
Business, Logistics

Spot Market Decline Accelerates as Demand Softens

Trucking’s spot market is experiencing an accelerating decline as pre-pandemic conditions re-emerge.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 7, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports

Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 7, 2022
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