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2019 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
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Rankings
Rank Company Total Refrigerated Storage (Millions of Cu. Ft.) No. of Warehouses
1 Lineage Logistics 1,300.0 200
2 Americold Logistics 918.7 155
3 United States Cold Storage 270.0 38
4 XPO Logistics 175.0 400
5 VersaCold Logistics Services 118.0 31
6 Interstate Warehousing 100.0 7
7 Cloverleaf Cold Storage 75.6 17
8 Burris Logistics 75.0 15
9 Henningsen Cold Storage 60.0 12
10 Midwest Refrigerated Services 45.9 7
11 Conestoga Cold Storage 37.8 5
12 Hanson Logistics 37.0 9
13 Allied Frozen Storage 35.0 7
14 Trenton Cold Storage 27.0 8
15 Confederation Freezers 27.0 4
16 RLS Logistics 17.0 5
17 NFI 16.0 134
18 FST Logistics 10.8 6
19 Agro Merchants Group 7.5
20 Penske Logistics 2.5 98
21 Geodis (North America) 1.4 176
22 Peoples Services Inc. 1.2 42
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On the Bubble

Averitt Express ($225 million), Cookeville, Tenn., provides air and ocean freight forwarding, custom brokerage, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage, 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
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Canadian Pacific Enhances Offer to Purchase Norfolk Southern

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. enhanced its offer to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp. by at least 10% and signaled a proxy fight for the U.S. carrier would start in February if there are no talks beforehand.

December 16, 2015
Government, Logistics

Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern Bid Raises Lawmakers' Concern

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s bid to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp. has raised concerns among Democratic lawmakers from Illinois, who sent a letter to regulators urging them to consider potential negative impacts on the Chicago rail hub.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
December 16, 2015
Business, Logistics

Largest Container Ship Ever to Visit United States Arriving Dec. 26

The largest containership to ever call at a U.S. port will arrive Dec. 26 at the Port of Los Angeles and Dec. 31 at the Port of Oakland, California.

George Kelly | Contra Costa Times
December 15, 2015
Business, Logistics

Shipping Index Plunges to Fresh Record Amid China Steel Slump

The shipping industry’s most-watched measure of rates for hauling commodities plunged to a fresh record amid a persisting glut of ships and speculation weakening Chinese steel output could translate into declining imports of iron ore to make the alloy.

Manisha Jha | Bloomberg News
December 15, 2015
Business, Logistics

Jewell, Ruble Promoted at Forward Air

Forward Air Corp. has appointed new presidents for two divisions, effective Jan. 1, selecting Matthew Jewell to head its intermodal unit and Chris Ruble to lead the expedited services unit.

December 14, 2015
Business, Logistics

Holiday Online Orders Have Shippers in Highest Gear

The holiday shipping season is in overdrive now, with the next two Mondays expected to be among the busiest of the year.

Gail MarksJarvis | Chicago Tribune
December 14, 2015
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises for First Time in Seven Weeks

Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 0.8% from the same period last year, the first increase in seven weeks, the Association of American Railroads reported.

December 9, 2015
Business, Logistics

Optimism Among Companies Eases in Second Half of 2015

Optimism among chief financial officers about the U.S. economy dimmed in the second half of this year, helping explain why companies plan to temper spending on equipment and hold more cash in 2016.

Vince Golle | Bloomberg News
December 9, 2015
Business, Logistics

Rail Cargo Drop Accelerates, Pointing to Weak Spots in Economy

A sharper decline in U.S. railroad cargo this quarter points to weak spots in the economy as a strong dollar crimps exports, retailers whittle down excess inventory and energy investment stalls.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
December 7, 2015
Business, Logistics

CMA CGM Said Near $2.4 Billion Cash Offer for Neptune Orient

French ocean carrier CMA CGM SA is nearing a definitive offer to buy Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. for about S$3.4 billion ($2.4 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said, consolidating its position in an industry facing its worst year since 2009.

December 7, 2015
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