2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
Up Front
Policy negotiations have put freight patterns in flux.
Despite trade tensions, growth has continued.
How the Netherlands is handling increased demand.
Rankings
 

California and Pacific Islands

Port Name City Type of Freight TEUs Volume of Freight Tonnage
Hilo HarborHilo, Hawaiicontainer, liquid bulk, passenger47,8752,164,653
Honolulu Harbor OahuOahu, Hawaiicontainer, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automotive, passenger1,213,48914,785,783
Kahului HarborMaui, Hawaiicontainer, liquid bulk, passenger113,7253,670,922
Kalaeloa Barbers Point HarborOahu, Hawaiidry bulk, liquid bulk NA9,996,372
Kawaihae HarborKawaihae, Hawaiicontainer, dry bulk, liquid bulk82,8702,037,199
Nawiliwili HarborNawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaiicontainer, liquid bulk, passenger52,3741,901,676
Port of Apra HarborApra Harbor, Guamcontainer, break bulk90,9231,190,895
Port of HuenemePort Hueneme, Calif.container, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, passenger119,1701,853,096
Port of Long BeachLong Beach, Calif.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automotive, heavy lift, special project cargo, refrigerated, passenger7,544,50785,997,092
Port of Los AngelesLos Angelescontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automotive, heavy lift, special project cargo, refrigerated, passenger9,500,00065,826,557
Port of OaklandOakland, Calif.container2,550,00019,393,310
Port of Redwood CityRedwood City, Calif.container, dry bulk, liquid bulkNA2,156,950
Port of RichmondRichmond, Calif.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk NA27,772,571
Port of San DiegoSan Diegocontainer, automobile, passenger132,5661,522,212
Port of San FranciscoSan Franciscobreak bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, passengerNA1,704,910
Port of StocktonStockton, Calif.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulkNA5,061,690
Extras
Spending on ports projects has risen.
Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.
Memphis International retains the top spot; Louisville honors boxing legend.
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Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Global Freight, TCA

Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs

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Skip Descant | Government Technology
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Amazon Beats Revenue and Profit Expectations for Q4

Amazon on Feb. 1 reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the fourth quarter, driven by strong consumer spending during the holiday shopping season.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
February 2, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Container Boom Leads to Q4 Earnings Dip at Hapag-Lloyd

HAMBURG, Germany — The sharp drop in freight prices following the pandemic has caused a slump in sales and profits at German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.

dpa | Hamburg, Germany
January 31, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Georgia Ports Handled Record Number of Automobiles in 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority said that it moved a record number of automobiles across its docks in Brunswick in 2023, while goods sent to Savannah in containers declined 16%.

Russ Bynum | Associated Press
January 30, 2024
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Freight Elite Struggle to Hit Climate Goals as Demand Surges

Although there are signs of progress, the largest delivery companies have scaled back climate pledges and the industry isn’t keeping pace with climbing emissions from a global demand surge.

Ben Elgin | Bloomberg News
January 30, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Global Freight

Norfolk Southern Piloting Anonymous Employee Safety Hotline

OMAHA, Neb. — About 1,000 engineers and conductors who work for Norfolk Southern soon will be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
January 30, 2024
Business, Fuel, Global Freight

Maersk Unveils World’s Biggest Methanol-Powered Containership

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S’s newest methanol-powered vessel will soon set sail from South Korea as the shipper seeks to reduce emissions in one of the world’s most-polluting industries.

Heejin Kim | Bloomberg News
January 26, 2024
Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

Union Pacific Profit Up 1% in Q4 as Deliveries Rise

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s fourth-quarter profit crept up 1% as the railroad delivered more fertilizer, imported goods and vehicles.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
January 25, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Canadian National Railway Maintains Earnings Growth Forecast

Canadian National Railway is sticking with its outlook for double-digit profit growth over the next few years, moving past a 2023 marred by labor strife, low grain shipments and a sluggish economy.

Stephanie Hughes | Bloomberg News
January 24, 2024
Government, Technology, Global Freight, TCA

USPS Installs EV Chargers in Atlanta, Will Expand Nationwide

This week, USPS unveiled its first set of EV charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center, the first of hundreds that will be installed at centers nationwide this year.

Leada Gore | al.com
January 23, 2024
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