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Raben, Rhenus Logistics, Maersk and MsC among those on FourKites’ Premier Carrier List

FourKites has published its latest Premier Carrier List (PCL), which recognises the “rapidly growing community of brokers, carriers and 3PLs who are achieving the highest standards of visibility-related operational excellence across all modes of transport."

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FourKites says the “high-quality, consistent and accurate shipment data” that PCL carriers provide enables “streamlined operations, quicker turn times at the docks, reduced inventory levels and optimised labour costs for shippers.”

FourKites states that in the 1st half of 2023, Premier Carriers achieved an average of 29% growth in shipment volumes compared to the same time period last year. In contrast, the company writes that non-PCL carriers experienced a reduction in load volumes of 6%, on average, over the same time period.

Together, FourKites’ Premier Carriers had nearly 70% of shipments delivered on time or ahead of schedule, compared with non-premier carriers who experience late or very late deliveries on 46% of shipments, and deliver early on only 34% of shipments.

Commenting on those figures and the latest update to the Premier Carriers List, Brad Klaus, Group Vice President at FourKites, said:

“Faced with a competitive spot market, excess transportation supply, and depressed demand, differentiation for carriers became more important than ever over the last year. Our most recent data clearly demonstrates that Premier Carriers who prioritise visibility are not only resilient, they are defying market trends with impressive growth rates. We’re happy to see our Premier Carriers, and their shipping customers, enjoying the demonstrable benefits of real-time transportation visibility.”

The companies that made list who operate in Europe are as follows:

  • Averitt Express
  • BDTrans
  • Curt Richter
  • Danske Fragtmænd A/S
  • Den Hartogh Logistics B.V.
  • Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd.
  • European Container Services (ECS)
  • Getax Logistics
  • Global Spedtion
  • Groupe Mazet
  • JCL Logistics Benelux BV
  • Maersk
  • Mainfreight
  • MSC
  • mta
  • Ocean Network Express
  • Pañalón, S.A.
  • Raben
  • Rhenus Logistics
  • Santos E Vale Sul Di
  • Schenker Italiana S.p.A.
  • Torello
  • Transportes Arniella, S.A.
  • Transportes Calsina y Carre, S.L.
  • Transportes Sanmarti, S.A.
  • Transports H Ducros
  • UPS Express Critical
  • Van den Bosch

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