EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (February 2, 2016) — C.H. Robinson announced today that Bruce Jantzie has been named Vice President of Global Forwarding Project Logistics. Jantzie joined C.H. Robinson in 2008 and brings 27 years of industry experience to the position. In his new role, Jantzie will lead the day-to-day operations of Project Logistics and will report to the President of Global Forwarding, Mike Short.
“Bruce has been an invaluable addition to our global forwarding business and his leadership has brought success that continues to grow,” said Short. “We look forward to seeing more successes in the future thanks to his dedication and tenacity for his industry.”
The Project Logistics division of C.H. Robinson oversees the global transport of heavy lift shipments for a variety of industries including oil and gas, mining, and wind power. In a world where no two shipments are the same, C.H. Robinson Project Logistics creates customized logistics plans for unique project needs from a comprehensive, pre-shipment evaluation of potential risks and deficiencies, to route and port surveys, required documentation handling, and shipping option analysis.
Jantzie came to C.H. Robinson through the 2008 acquisition of Transera International Logistics, where he covered a wide variety of roles, ultimately joining the executive leadership team. Prior to joining Transera, he began his career in marketing and sales at CP Rail, working with numerous commodity groups including machinery, dimensional rail, and intermodal.
“This is an exciting time for our Project Logistics division,” said Jantzie. ”We have a group of talented and knowledgeable professionals who are absolutely dedicated to customer service and solving global transportation challenges. Our strong service offering, combined with a global network and specialized regional agents, make us a formidable player in the market.”
About C.H. Robinson
Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is a global provider of multimodal logistics services, fresh produce sourcing, and information services to 46,000 customers through a network of more than 280 offices and over 13,000 employees around the world. The company works with 66,000 transportation providers worldwide. C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of $13.5 billion in 2014.
Through the company and its Foundation, C.H. Robinson and its employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Community Health Charities, American Red Cross, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, and Global Impact. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information about C.H. Robinson, visit http://www.chrobinson.com.
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