Description

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is a global leader in providing comprehensive freight transportation and logistics solutions, serving businesses across various industries worldwide. The company operates through two main segments: North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding. Their extensive service portfolio encompasses diverse shipping needs, including full truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) brokerage for single or multiple pallet shipments. They also facilitate intermodal transportation, combining truck and rail for efficient container and trailer movement, alongside non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services for ocean freight, air cargo organization, and complete door-to-door delivery. Beyond core transport, C.H. Robinson offers customs brokerage and a suite of other logistics services, such as fee-based managed programs, warehousing, and small parcel solutions. They achieve this through an expansive network of approximately 85,000 contracted transportation providers, including motor carriers, railroads, and air and ocean carriers. Additionally, under the "Robinson Fresh" brand, the company is actively involved in the sourcing, marketing, and distribution of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods. This produce reaches grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors via a broad network of independent growers and suppliers. The company also provides advanced transportation management services (managed TMS) and other specialized surface transportation options. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was established in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.