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2021 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Logistics Companies in North America
Up Front
The pandemic-driven spike in online shopping has forced firms to adjust operations.
For the 2021 list, we've decided to use a different metric to rank companies.
Find out where the Top 50 are located by U.S. region.
Rankings Warehousing
Rank Company Total Space (Millions of Sq.Ft.) No. of Warehouses
1 DHL Supply Chain 139.6 493
2 XPO Logistics 101.0 336
3 Ryder Supply Chain Solutions 64.0 330
4 NFI 53.0 132
5 Geodis (North America) 42.5 171
6 FedEx Logistics 30.7 110
7 Kenco Group 30.0 90
8 Penske Logistics 26.5 94
9 Saddle Creek Logistics Services 26.2 76
10 CJ Logistics America 23.9 63
11 DB Schenker (North America) 23.7 91
12 Kuehne + Nagel Americas 18.7 87
13 Ceva Logistics (North America) 18.1 119
14 UPS Supply Chain Solutions 17.3 144
15 DSV A/S (North America) 14.1 53
16 Performance Team 14.0 46
16 Warehouse Services Inc. 14.0 30
16 WSI 14.0 52
19 Radial 13.4 22
20 Universal Logistics Holdings 12.2 54
21 APL Logistics (North America) 11.8 43
22 Expeditors International of Washington 11.7 133
23 Metro Supply Chain 11.0 74
24 Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services 10.4 47
25 Neovia Logistics 10.2 49
26 Cardinal Health 10.0 38
27 Syncreon 9.9 44
28 Legacy Supply Chain Services 8.0 30
28 Wagner Logistics 8.0 22
30 FW Logistics 7.8 16
30 Peoples Services 7.8 45
32 C.H. Robinson Worldwide 7.6 44
33 Holman Logistics 7.3 18
34 Schneider 7.2 35
35 Kane Logistics 6.8 21
36 Technicolor Global Logistics 6.5 12
37 Atlanta Bonded Warehouse 6.4 15
38 Verst Logistics 6.2 22
39 Crane Worldwide Logistics 6.0 56
39 Port Logistics Group 6.0 18
39 WOW Logistics 6.0 19
42 Nippon Express (North America) 5.9 61
43 ODW Logistics 5.8 25
44 Hub Group 5.0 36
44 Reo Logistics 5.0 6
44 United Facilities 5.0 9
47 Barrett Distribution 4.5 22
47 TAGG Logistics 4.5 23
47 The Shippers Group 4.5 11
50 Sunland Logistics Solutions 4.4 11
51 Dimerco Express Group 4.2 38
52 Acme Distribution Centers 4.0 5
52 LeSaint Logistics 4.0 14
52 RGL Logistics 4.0 28
52 SCI Group 4.0 31
52 Xpedient Logistics 4.0 5
57 Odyssey Logistics & Technology 3.8 54
58 GlobalTranz Enterprises 3.5 18
59 Grupo Porteo 3.2 27
59 Yusen Logistics 3.2 39
61 Comprehensive Logistics 3.1 13
62 A. Duie Pyle 3.0 11
62 Covenant Logistics Group 3.0 12
62 D+S Distribution 3.0 21
62 Evans Distribution Systems 3.0 7
62 Laney & Duke Logistics 3.0 4
62 Logistics Plus 3.0 14
62 Phoenix Logistics 3.0 11
69 Hitachi Transport System 2.9 47
70 ACCEL Logistica 2.7 22
70 We Pack Logistics 2.7 18
72 Bonded Logistics 2.6 11
72 TMM Logistics 2.6 30
74 Amware Fulfillment/STACI U.S. 2.5 15
74 Fidelitone 2.5 33
76 Regal Logistics 2.4 8
76 Weber Logistics 2.4 12
78 Updike Distribution Logistics 2.3 20
79 Quantix Supply Chain Solutions 2.2 10
79 Quiet 3PF 2.2 6
81 CRST The Transportation Solution 2.1 60
82 Averitt Express 2.0 45
Extras
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Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

North Carolina Deploys Surplus Goods to Aid Storm Recovery

Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two executive orders to aid recovery efforts in the state — one to expedite distribution of surplus goods, and another to waive motor vehicle requirements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Forward Air Revenue Soars 92%; Net Loss Hits $34M

The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $34.2 million, or negative $2.62 a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports

Dock employers in British Columbia shut out workers Nov. 4 after a union’s strike notice, bringing trade to a halt across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.

Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production

The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.

Ilena Peng and Thomas Seal | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Retailers Offer ‘Returnless Refunds’ to Reduce Shipping Fees

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
November 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Ocean, Airfreight Volumes Falter in Rocky 2023

Shippers faced hurdles with both ocean freight and airfreight in 2023, leading to declined volumes at North America's top container ports and airports.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump

A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024

Demand for global air cargo traffic continues to increase amid ­e-commerce growth and ocean shipping constraints, driving prices higher as carriers and airports seek new efficiencies to maximize capacity.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
November 1, 2024
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