MELBOURNE (March 13, 2018) – C.H. Robinson, a leading global third-party logistics provider, has entered into a five-year contract with Austal, the Australian shipbuilder, to provide expert freight forwarding and customs clearance services. C.H. Robinson was selected due to its leading expertise in global air and ocean logistics, as well as its unmatched industry knowledge and worldwide network of local offices.
“Having recently expanded C.H. Robinson’s offering in Australia, we are delighted to announce our contract with Austal,” said Andrew Coldrey, vice president at C.H. Robinson. “It is a testament to our professional and passionate employees, deep industry expertise, innovative technology solutions, and global network. Austal is an iconic Australian company with customers around the world and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and success,” said Coldrey.
C.H. Robinson will fully support Austal’s logistics and supply chain needs by matching the company with dedicated local experts in Adelaide and Perth, and further comprehensive expertise in Oman, The Netherlands, Germany and the Philippines. As a global defence contractor and maritime technology partner, Austal will leverage the power of C.H. Robinson’s extensive network and industry-leading technology solutions to enhance global visibility, deliver expedited services and realise cost savings in its supply chain.
The Austal win marks C.H. Robinson’s first defence industry contract announcement since the company’s entry into the Australian market, following the acquisition of APC Logistics in 2016.
“We are pleased to be working with C.H. Robinson, which will provide logistics services to our operations across Australia and internationally (excluding the United States),” said Penelope Patterson, head of supply chain at Austal. “Our work together will support both defence and commercial projects.”
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About C.H. Robinson
At C.H. Robinson, we believe in accelerating global trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. Using the strengths of our knowledgeable people, proven processes and global technology, we help our customers work smarter, not harder. As one of the world’s largest third-party logistics providers (3PL), we provide a broad portfolio of logistics services, fresh produce sourcing and Managed Services for more than 120,000 customers and 73,000 active contract carriers through our integrated network of offices and more than 15,000 employees. In addition, the company, our Foundation and our employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organisations. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, C.H. Robinson (CHRW) has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.chrobinson.com or view our company video.
About Austal
Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most technologically advanced commercial and defence vessels. Austal successfully balances commercial and defence projects and celebrates 30 years of success in 2018. Austal has designed, constructed and delivered more than 300 commercial and defence vessels for more than 100 operators in 54 countries worldwide.
Austal is Australia’s largest defence exporter and the only ASX-listed shipbuilder. Austal has industry leading shipyards in Australia, the United States of America and Philippines and service centers worldwide.
Austal delivers iconic monohull, catamaran and trimaran commercial vessel platforms – including the world’s largest trimaran ferry and multiple defence programs such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) for the United States Navy. Austal has grown to become the world’s largest aluminum shipbuilder.
