2019 Essential Revenue and Operating Information for the 50 Largest Global Freight Carriers
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Up Front

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
 

Mid-Atlantic

Port NameCityType of FreightTEUsVolume of Freight Tonnage
Port of BaltimoreBaltimorecontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, refrigerated, passenger962,48245,474,946
Port of ChesterChester, Pa.NANA2,187,677
Port of HopewellHopewell, Va.NANA804,584
Port of Marcus HookMarcus Hook, Pa.NANA14,132,355
Port of Penn ManorPenn Manor, Pa.NANA2,258,031
Port of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphiacontainer, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile, passenger545,40828,523,744
Port of VirginiaNorfolk, Va.container, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, automobile2,841,01767,251,530
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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

Memphis International retains the top spot; Louisville honors boxing legend.

Map: Where They Are

Find out where the Top Global Freight Carriers are around the world.

About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Carriers

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Top 50 News
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes

Containers stacked at the Port of Savannah

Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.

Mike Senatore | Features Coordinator
 November 4, 2022
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

3PLs Make Debut on Global Freight 50

Trucks loading at Port Houston's Bayport Container Terminal

While the worst of the global supply chain snarls brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic now appear to be in the rearview mirror, it’s still not business as usual for international freight.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
 November 4, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight

A cargo ship clouded in fog

Describing global supply chains as “volatile” for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.

Katie Pyzyk | Special to Transport Topics
 November 4, 2022
Business, Global Freight, Top 50

About Us: Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies

The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies is a listing of the largest package, truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.

Transport Topics
 November 4, 2022
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Map: Where They Are

Interactive Map: Where The Top 50 Are

Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.

Transport Topics
 November 4, 2022
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 | Senior Reporter
 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 | Senior Reporter
 March 9, 2022

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