POET is continuing its climb in the ranks of the largest U.S. container shippers, driven by increased export volumes in 2025.
The world's largest producer of bioethanol and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), moved up to No. 11 in the top 100 rankings of U.S. container exporters in 2025, according to numbers released today by S&P Journal of Commerce.
The newest ranking is the highest POET has reached, ahead of many international exporters such as ADM, Cargill, and Tyson Foods. Last year, POET was No. 15 on the list.
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“POET continues to invest in growing its international network of customers and feed distributors. At the same time, we’re improving logistics at our bioprocessing facilities, making container loading and transport even more efficient,” said Greg Breukelman, President of POET Bioproducts. “This ranking is proof that those efforts are paying off.”
POET shipped 49,633 containers in 2025, an increase of roughly 26% over the previous year. About 40% of those containers were loaded at the company’s Savannah terminal, which it acquired in 2022. POET delivered products to more than 25 nations worldwide, including Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Turkey, and Thailand.
The increase was due to a number of factors. Among these was POET’s investment in sales and distribution in international locations. Last year, it opened POET de Ecuador, which allows POET to deliver directly to end users in Latin America in the aquaculture and poultry industries.
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POET Terminal - Savannah
‘When you improve access to high-quality feed ingredients, customers respond,” Breukelman said. “DDGS have become a staple feed product around the world, and our team has made sure POET leads the way.”
As POET continues to grow its global footprint, its commitment to the communities and producers back home remains as strong as ever. That dedication is reflected in every bioproduct it produces and in the priority access local farmers and livestock producers receive to POET feed products.
“At POET, we prioritize quality, reliability, and strong relationships,” said Breukelman. “Our responsibility to the farmers and communities we serve is reflected in every aspect of our operations. Whether a shipment travels by truck, rail, or ocean vessel, it carries the same commitment to excellence that has defined POET from the beginning.”
POET’s evolution into a global exporter demonstrates how innovation and growth can go hand in hand with local stewardship. By connecting Midwest agriculture to markets around the world, the company continues to create value for farmers while advancing industry, strengthening rural economies, and delivering high-quality bioproducts to customers across the globe.
