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13Dec2012

C.H. Robinson Senior Vice President Jim Butts to Retire

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest logistics companies, announces that after 34 years with the company, Senior Vice President Jim Butts will retire from the company effective December 31, 2012.

19Nov2012

C.H. Robinson Introduces Navisphere Technology Platform

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest transportation and logistics companies, introduces Navisphere®, the next version of the company's single global technology platform, which provides end-to-end visibility, consistent business processes, and strategy-driven business intelligence around the world.

25Oct2012

C.H. Robinson Displays Eco-Crate Sweet Corn Container and CantaBella Melon at Fresh Summit

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest produce sourcing and logistics companies, will display its Eco-Crate™ sweet corn container and CantaBella™ melon at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit from October 26-28 in booth #3428.

19Oct2012

C.H. Robinson Europe BV Receives AEO-certification

C.H. Robinson Europe BV, one of the leading freight forwarders in Europe, announced that it has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification by Dutch customs, which officially regards the company as a reliable trade partner.

01Oct2012

C.H. Robinson Introduces ChemSolutions Division

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest logistics companies, has formed a new division called ChemSolutions® which will provide logistics services to chemical manufacturing and distribution customers globally.

25Sep2012

C.H. Robinson Worldwide to Acquire Phoenix International

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") (Nasdaq: CHRW), today announced that it has reached a stock purchase agreement to acquire Phoenix International, Inc. ("Phoenix") for $571.5 million in cash and approximately $63.5 million in newly-issued C.H. Robinson stock.

20Sep2012

Tempur-Pedic® Delivers 5,000 Beds To Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, has provided over a million nights of rest and rejuvenation to more than 64,000 families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) through their partnership with the Ronald McDonald House® program throughout the United States.

17Sep2012

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation Creates Carrier Scholarship Program

To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation has created the C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation Scholarship Program for Truckload Contract Carriers.

06Sep2012

C.H. Robinson Agrees to Acquire Apreo Logistics S.A.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest logistics companies, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics S.A. ("Apreo"), a leading freight forwarder based in Warsaw, Poland.

21Aug2012

C.H. Robinson Named #1 3PL by Readers of Inbound Logistics

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest third party logistics (3PL) companies, has been named the #1 3PL by the readers of Inbound Logistics through their annual Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards.

02Aug2012

C.H. Robinson Presented With Human Rights Award

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest logistics companies, has been presented with the Human Rights Award from the City of Eden Prairie, MN Human Rights and Diversity Commission.

20Jul2012

C.H. Robinson Named Non-Asset Based Carrier of the Year by Anheuser-Busch

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest third party logistics companies, has been named Anheuser-Busch's 2011 non-asset based carrier of the year.

17Jul2012

C.H. Robinson Europe Expands to Rotterdam Temperature Controlled Transportation Office

C.H. Robinson Europe, one of the leading freight forwarders in Europe, announced today the opening of a new office in Rotterdam which will specifically focus on providing temperature controlled logistics services.

13Jul2012

C.H. Robinson Names Bryan Foe President of C.H. Robinson Europe

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest third party logistics companies, announced today that Bryan Foe has been promoted to President of C.H. Robinson Europe.

04Jun2012

C.H. Robinson Continues Support of Bike Ride for Multiple Sclerosis

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the world's largest third party logistics companies, has announced that it is, for the third straight year, the title sponsor for the Bike MS: C.H. Robinson Worldwide MS 150 Ride.

24May2012

Women In Trucking Welcomes C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. as New Silver Level Partner

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has recently joined the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association as its first Silver Level partner.

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About C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.