2023 Top Ocean Freight Forwarders

2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Logistics Companies in North America

Up Front

Top 100 logistics firms keepÌýgrowing despite freight marketÌýnormalization in 2022

Logistics providers are adopting new tech,Ìýautomating warehouse operationsÌýand optimizing fulfillment

Find out where the Top 100 Logistics companies are located by region; click links to view details about the company

Rankings

Rank Company Headquarters Ocean Containers
1 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 4,386,000
2 Sinotrans Ltd. China 3,890,000
3 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 3,294,000
4 DSV A/S Denmark 2,665,147
5 DB Schenker Germany 1,935,000
6 LX Pantos South Korea 1,527,000
7 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 1,425,000
8 Ceva Logistics France 1,300,000
9 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 1,176,370
10 Geodis France 1,146,100
11 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 977,500
12 Expeditors International of Washington United States 942,500
13 Worldwide Logistics Group China 862,742
14 CTS International Logistics China 805,651
15 Fr. Meyer's Sohn Germany 800,000
16 Bollore Logistics France 793,000
17 Nippon Express Japan 756,741
18 Yusen Logistics Japan 742,000
19 OOCL Logistics Hong Kong 720,000
20 Kintetsu World Express Japan 697,828
21 Savino Del Bene Italy 685,000
22 Logwin AG Luxembourg 659,000
23 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 620,000
24 Dachser Germany 613,460
25 Allcargo Logistics India 608,000
26 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 600,000
27 Toll Group Australia 523,300
28 Logisteed Japan 455,000
29 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 424,610
30 Honour Lane Shipping Hong Kong 418,877
31 Asia Shipping Transportes Internacionais Brazil 392,693
32 Seko Logistics United States 340,000
33 Manuport Logistics Belgium 310,000
34 Cargo-Partner Austria 308,000
35 Alonso Forwarding Spain 298,485
36 CJ Logistics South Korea 271,332
37 Clasquin France 263,796
38 AWOT Group China 255,000
39 Scan Global Logistics A/S Denmark 245,000
40 EFL Global Sri Lanka 227,696
41 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 224,447
42 Nissin Corp. Japan 223,520
43 NNR Global Logistics Japan 173,186
44 Gebrüder Weiss Austria 162,000
45 Maersk Logistics Denmark 158,000
46 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 125,000
47 Matson United States 102,454
48 AIT Worldwide Logistics United States 93,158
49 OIA Global United States 88,000
50 Mode Global United States 76,000

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Logistics News

Government, Business, Logistics

Congestion Pricing Fight With DOT at Impasse, New York Says

New York is poised to seek an immediate court order in its lawsuit to protect its congestion pricing program from the Trump administration's push to shut it down.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

New $270M JFK Airport Cargo Center to Lower Truck Congestion

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey opened a $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at JFK airport to lessen truck congestion and boost high-value cargo handling.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Small-Package Tariff Exemption Ends Today

Small-value packages shipped to the U.S. from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting May 2, when President Donald Trump’s move against the de minimis exemption takes effect.

May 2, 2025
Business, Logistics

CN Railway Defies Tariffs Gloom, Keeps 2025 Growth Outlook

Canadian National Railway kept its financial outlook for 2025 intact despite rising economic risks, but management acknowledged that uncertainty is leaving many customers in limbo.

May 2, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Port Leaders Warn Tariffs to Bring ‘Radical Uncertainty’

Leaders of West Coast ports warned that a sharp drop in ship traffic tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods will threaten jobs, raise prices and ripple through the economy.

May 2, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Projects Lower Q2 Profit Than Expected Due to Tariffs

Amazon gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for operating profit in the current quarter, pointing toward tariffs and trade policies that may cause consumers to pull back on spending.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, Top 100

Schneider Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth in Q1

Schneider reported year-over-year increases in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 1.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade War Leads CPKC Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration’s tariff and trade policy.

May 1, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Plans Dozens of US Warehouses in Rural Expansion

Amazon.com plans to build dozens of warehouses to serve rural areas in the U.S. before the end of next year, growing its footprint as the company works to rely less on other carriers.

April 30, 2025

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