2009 IC Transport 50 - the world's largest specialized transport companies
19 August 2009
In only its 5th year, the International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine's Transport 50 listing of the world's largest specialized transport companies is up to 81 companies, an increase of 20 from the 61 last year.
A record 23 new entries, double the number last year, makes the 2010 target of 100 companies look achievable. The disparity between 23 new entries and the total increasing by only 20 is accounted for by the fact that three companies have been dropped due to acquisition, change of business focus and old data.
Of the 23 new entries, 18 are in the top 50, 11 are in the top 25 and four of them are in the top 10.
As with all T50 listings so far, Mammoet remains number one in the world with the greatest capacity and highest Transport 50 Index. Its lead is slightly smaller than last year, however, due to this year's highest new entry Landstar, straight into the table in second place.
Last year's 2, 3, and four, Fagioli, ALE and Sarens, are pushed down by Landstar. Sarens is also displaced further by ATS, Lone Star and PGT.
In light of the above shifts in position it is a good opportunity to reiterate to new readers the fact that this and IC's other lists, including the IC50 and ICm20, are always evolving and developing. While there is less change in the longer-established IC50, the Transport 50 is in a relatively early stage of development.
As such, it is reasonable to expect major changes in position over the next few years in all areas of the table as new companies turn up in the list. Readers can be a big help in putting forward companies to be considered for any of the listings.
Please let us know of any companies that should be entered for the table.
All four of the new companies in the top 10 this year are from the USA and feature in IC sister magazine American Cranes & Transport's ACT Transport 50 listing of the largest specialized transport companies in the USA.
This year sees the first entry from a company in Australia, Tutt Bryant, in at a healthy 15th place. A second Australian entry this year, from Lampson Australia is included as part of the Lampson International listing.
Also a first this year is an entry from Russia. SW Trans from Moscow is in at 41.
Let's have some more entries from countries not previously represented to help towards the goal of 100 companies for 2010. Please send in your suggestions with full details.
For the full table see the August 2009 issue of the magazine. Visit KHL.com's Home Page to download a digital version of the magazine.
To subscribe to International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine CLICK HERE
