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17Dec2014

C.H. Robinson Transforms Oil and Gas Supply Chains

To capitalize on the rapid demand in the oil and gas industry, C.H. Robinson has created Oil and Gas Solutions as a way to change how the industry views the global supply chain.

10Dec2014

C.H. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market

Originally opened in 2012 with a focus on the fast growing temperature controlled transportation segment, the C.H. Robinson office in Rotterdam, The Netherlands has increased it’s offering to incorporate the entire C.H. Robinson road transport service offering portfolio.

08Dec2014

C.H. Robinson Receives Driscoll’s U.S. Carrier of the Year Award

Applauded for consistent execution and alignment to a strategic vision, C.H. Robinson was named Driscoll’s 2014 U.S. Carrier of the Year during their first annual carrier recognition event in Watsonville, CA.

01Dec2014

C.H. Robinson to Acquire Freightquote

C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq: CHRW) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Freightquote.com, Inc. for $365 million in cash.

20Nov2014

C.H. Robinson Collaboration Results in Twin Cities Food Fight

C.H. Robinson has teamed up with Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE 11 to create a one-day food and fund drive called the KARE 11 Food Fight.

15Oct2014

C.H. Robinson to Manage New Robinson Fresh Operations Facility

C.H. Robinson announced today that the company has begun operations out of a new, state of the art facility in Corona, CA in order to provide Robinson Fresh® customers with expanded and efficient supply chain solutions.

13Oct2014

MelonUp Pink Ribbon Watermelon Program Reaches Donation Milestone

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Robinson Fresh® today announced that since inception, the MelonUp!® Pink Ribbon Watermelon program has donated $1 million to breast cancer research organizations throughout the nation.

22Sep2014

C.H. Robinson Supports Nationwide Hunger Relief Efforts

As one of the world’s largest third-party logistics companies with over a century of experience working with fresh produce, C.H. Robinson and recently rebranded produce division, Robinson Fresh®, utilized their inherent and unique strengths to support two important nationwide hunger-relief efforts.

10Sep2014

C.H. Robinson Opens New German Office Hires Two New Managers

By opening a new office in Hamburg, Germany, and promoting two new office managers, C.H. Robinson continues to expand its European footprint and solidify its leadership team.

27Aug2014

Robinson Fresh adds Green Giant Fresh Asparagus to Product Lineup

Robinson Fresh® continues to add to its lineup of consumer brands with the addition of Green Giant™ Fresh asparagus.

05Aug2014

Logistics Community Names C.H. Robinson the Top 3PL

For the fourth consecutive year, C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest third-party logistics (3PL) companies, has been named the #1 3PL by the readers of Inbound Logistics magazine.

24Jul2014

Cub® Foods to Top Largest Fruit Display Record with MelonUp!® Pink Ribbon Watermelon

As the saying goes, “records are meant to be broken,” which is why Cub® Foods and Robinson Fresh® have teamed up to top the Guinness World Record for Largest Fruit Display.

14May2014

C.H. Robinson Offers New Approach with Robinson Fresh

In an effort to raise visibility for their expertise in fresh produce, C.H. Robinson has created a new global business brand named Robinson Fresh® that speaks to the company’s focus on fresh products and offers a clear identity within the produce industry.

29Apr2014

New C.H. Robinson Tagline Addresses Market Demands

With supply chains continuing to grow as a key differentiator for shippers from their competitors, C.H. Robinson has announced the launch of a global tagline, Accelerate Your Advantage®, that allows shippers to advance their goals, outpace competitors, and achieve a faster, more efficient supply chain.

07Apr2014

C.H. Robinson’s New Blog Focuses on Carrier Community

Addressing the various challenges and complex conversations that are part of the trucking industry’s changing landscape, C.H. Robinson has launched The Road, a blog that features topics, trends, and issues that impact daily life in the transportation industry.

03Apr2014

C.H. Robinson Recognized for Workplace Giving Campaign

Once again identified as a leader in the local community, C.H. Robinson received the Community Impact Award in the Workplace Giving Campaign category from Minnesota Business magazine.

03Mar2014

C.H. Robinson Earns John Deere Recognition

C.H. Robinson has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2013 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

30Jan2014

C.H. Robinson Expands Welch’s® Grape Distribution Globally

C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest produce and logistics companies, continues to expand Welch’s® Fresh Grapes globally.

29Jan2014

C.H. Robinson Opens Austria Office

C.H. Robinson continues to expand their local office coverage throughout Europe as the company has opened its newest office in Innsbruck, Austria.

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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.