2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
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A New Era in Global Trade

Policy negotiations have put freight patterns in flux.

Freight Carriers Expand

Despite trade tensions, growth has continued.

The 'Gateway to Europe'

How the Netherlands is handling increased demand.
Rankings
 

Mexico

Port NameCityType of FreightTEUsVolume of Freight Tonnage
Port of AltamiraAltamira, Tamaulipascontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk820,09221,800,000
Port of ChiapasTapachula, ChiapasNA54,308NA
Port of CoatzacoalcosCoatzacoalcos, Veracruzcontainer19,12226,400,000
Port of Dos BocasDos Bocas, TabascocontainerNA31,100,000
Port of EnsenadaEnsenada, Baja CaliforniaNA272,258NA
Port of GuaymasGuaymas, Sonoracontainer28,971NA
Port of Lázaro CárdenasLázaro Cárdenas, Michoacáncontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk1,314,79831,184,989
Port of ManzanilloManzanillo, Colimacontainer, passenger3,078,505NA
Port of MazatlánMazatlán, SinaloaNA48,1991,207,950
Port of ProgresoProgreso, YucatánNA110,000NA
Port of Salina CruzSalina Cruz, OaxacaNA2,857NA
Port of TampicoTampico, TamaulipasNA4,7537,500,000
Port of TuxpanTuxpan, VeracruzNA11,83513,300,000
Port of VeracruzVeracruz, VeracruzNA902,52026,500,000
Puerto MorelosPuerto Morelos, Quintana RooNA9,423NA
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Extras

Ports Data

Spending on ports projects has risen.

Preparing for Brexit

Companies and government agencies work to minimize effects of the E.U. departure.

Airports Data

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Business, Top 50, Top 100

Gloom in Transports Sends Smoke Signal for US Stocks

Chart comparing transportation stocks to market on the whole

The latest warning sign for U.S. stocks is emerging from a corner of the market that investors closely watch to get a read on the state of the economy and the health of American consumers: Transportation shares.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
 April 4, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 50

DeJoy Says He’s Been Cleared in Federal Probe

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will be investigated by the House Oversight Committee.

WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said March 31 that the Justice Department has closed without criminal charges an investigation into political fundraising activity at his former business.

Associated Press
 March 31, 2022
Government, Business, Top 50

Secretary Walsh Optimistic About Port Workers’ Contract Talks

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh

CARLISLE, Pa. — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is optimistic that upcoming labor negotiations for workers at West Coast ports will progress smoothly, noting the critical role that dockworkers and port drivers play in keeping supply chains moving.

Dan Ronan | Associate News Editor
 March 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 50

Ceva, Kodiak Launch Autonomous Deliveries to Oklahoma

Kodiak-Ceva truck

Ceva Logistics announced it teamed up with autonomous commercial vehicle technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. to deliver freight autonomously between Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, expanding on an existing relationship.

March 9, 2022
Business, Logistics, Breaking News, Top 50

XPO to Split LTL, Freight Brokerage Businesses

XPO Logistics truck

XPO Logistics is creating two new, stand-alone, publicly traded companies in the less-than-truckload and tech-enabled brokered transportation sector, the company announced March 8.

Dan Ronan | Associate News Editor
 March 9, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 50

Port of Baltimore Announces Expansion

ZIM

The Port of Baltimore on March 7 announced it is expanding container business at its Seagirt Marine Terminal as the Israeli-based ZIM Shipping Line will begin calls at the facility this summer.

March 8, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

Brokers Expect Rising Contract Rates for 2022

C.H. Robinson truck

Freight brokerage firms are anticipating that contract rates will keep rising this year, with a slowdown not expected until year’s end.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
 March 3, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

GXO, Clipper Boards Agree to Terms on Acquisition

GXO warehouse

The GXO Logistics and Clipper Logistics boards of directors on Feb. 28 said they have agreed to terms on the contract logistics company’s previously announced potential acquisition of Clipper.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
 February 28, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

Americold Narrows Loss, Names George Chappelle New CEO

Americold truck

Refrigerated warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter and posted a large gain in revenue. It also made interim CEO George Chappelle’s position permanent.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
 February 25, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50, TCA

DHL Express Sues City Over Possible Lockout at San Antonio Airport

DHL Supply Chain

International shipping services provider DHL Express has operated at San Antonio International Airport for more than 30 years, but it’s facing a possible lockout over an alleged lease violation.

Patrick Danner | San Antonio Express-News
 February 17, 2022

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