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2017 Top Ocean Freight Forwarders

2017 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada

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Rankings

Rank Company Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 4,053,000
2 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 3,059,000
3 Sinotrans Ltd. China 2,801,300
4 DB Schenker Germany 1,952,600
5 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 1,488,500
6 DSV A/S Denmark 1,305,594
7 Expeditors International of Washington United States 1,044,116
8 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 902,260
9 Bollore Logistics France 844,000
10 KLN Hong Kong 785,600
11 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 744,000
12 Geodis France 690,000
13 Ceva Logistics France 681,600
14 Yusen Logistics Japan 633,056
15 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 600,000
16 Logwin AG Luxembourg 600,000
17 Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. Hong Kong 600,000
18 Nippon Express Japan 550,000
19 LF Logistics Hong Kong 550,000
20 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 542,000
21 Agility Logistics Kuwait 513,500
22 China Resources Logistics (Group) Hong Kong 500,000
23 Mallory Alexander International Logistics United States 500,000
24 C.H. Robinson United States 485,000
25 Kintetsu World Express Japan 463,000
26 Dachser SE Germany 462,700
27 Hitachi Transport System Japan 430,000
28 CJ Logistics South Korea 415,019
29 Worldwide Logistics Group United States 412,300
30 Sankyu Inc. Japan 402,531
31 Chinatrans International Logistics China 300,000
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 267,144
33 Zhejiang Jiulong International Logistics China 250,000
34 BDP International United States 242,000
35 Dimerco Express Group (North America) Taiwan 220,200
36 Hercules Logistics Pvt. Ltd. India 210,000
37 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 200,000
38 CWT Pte. Ltd. Singapore 170,000
39 Topocean Group Inc. United States 156,000
40 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 151,271
41 MIQ Logistics United States 150,000
42 De Well Group China 150,000
43 Longsail International Logistics China 150,000
44 NNR Global Logistics Japan 146,278
45 Integrated Logistics Berhad Malaysia 140,000
46 APL Logistics Singapore 136,000
47 XPO Logistics United States 131,500
48 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 130,000
49 Jiangsu Uniwill Logistics Co. China 120,000
50 Everlink International Logistics China 110,000

Extras

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On the Bubble

Pilot Freight Services ($195 million), Lima, Pa., provides cross-border service, customs brokerage, supply chain consulting, transportation management and warehousing and distribution.
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Logistics News

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The electric yard

Fleets are realizing that electric terminal tractors can reliably move trailers within logistics yards while generating measurable savings.

August 8, 2026
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As regulations fade, electric truck adoption will hinge on business cases

Rather than plan around a national transition to zero-emission trucks, fleets are weighing total cost of ownership, operational feasibility and customer expectations.

August 8, 2026
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Forward Air CEO optimistic about freight market tightening

“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

August 7, 2026
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RXO sees advantage as freight broker regulations shift

Freight brokers have been weathering a dramatic shift in the legal and regulatory landscape. RXO is among the brokers that have navigated the upheaval by presenting their quality of service as a key differentiator.

August 7, 2026
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Global food prices hit 3-year high as supply fears build

The U.N.'s index of food-commodity prices rose 0.6% in July from the previous month, led by grain, sugar and vegetable oils, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization.

August 7, 2026
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Oil prices dip after 4% increase the day before

A barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, slipped 0.6%, to $82.07. Brent rose nearly 4% on Aug. 6 as progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear.

August 7, 2026
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Carney says U.S. trade talks have turned 'nasty'

Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.

August 7, 2026
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Deal to reopen Hormuz might require Trump compromise

The Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees.

August 7, 2026
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Drayage capacity tightens as import volume rises in June

Trucking companies serving the major ports across the country continued to see capacity tightening while also moving beyond difficult prior-year comparisons.

August 6, 2026
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Oil prices increase amid uncertainty over Iran war

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, rose 3.9% to $82.55 a barrel amid uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. war with Iran.

August 6, 2026

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