Bulk & Tanker Shipping
Collaborate with our logistics experts to improve your efficiency and contain costs. We have a network of carriers with modern, specialized equipment and a dedicated, growing fleet of bulk and silo trucks to safely transport your liquid and dry bulk commodities across Europe.
- Get it there safely. Our experts know the European regulations by country for every commodity—and dedicated drivers are trained to transport your freight with extra care.
- Enjoy on time in full delivery and avoid disruption. Our vast network of trusted, diverse, dedicated capacity options improves your speed to market.
- Drive down your bottom line. Leverage our deep experience and longstanding carrier relationships to optimize your liquid, dry bulk, and other special supply chains.
Bulk & Tanker Shipping Solutions
Your specialized bulk and liquid supply chain can pose unique challenges—so our certified management team and professional crew of forwarders work 24/7/365 to address any issues that arise. Whether you’re delivering freight throughout Europe or managing your inbound supply chain of raw materials, we have the expertise, capacity, and service solutions to ensure your goods arrive safely and on time.
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Bulk Equipment Service
Trust a high-quality fleet and top-notch equipment, including 150 dedicated trucks in bulk—each quipped with modern compressors and specially adapted, top-loading silos for quick and safe unloading.
Europe & UK
Foodtank Equipment Service
Rest easy knowing your perishable commodities are safe with a dedicated fleet of 85 dedicated food-grade tankers, each equipped with Webasto temperature control systems, modern compressors, and all the standard and special connectors for unloading across Europe.
Europe & UK
What sets our bulk and tanker shipping services apart
Secure the capacity you need, no matter what specialized freight you’re shipping. Our continuously optimized fleet includes coated bulk containers, heatable tank containers, specific compressors, and pumps.
Regardless of what you’re shipping, trust our standards to transport, load, and unload it safely. Our qualified bulk transporters hold certifications from the International Organization of Standardization (ISO), Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability (SQAS), hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). We also conduct mandatory training in security procedures for our carriers and equip our drivers with the Navisphere® Driver application for safe, smart routing.
Testimonials
During the unprecedented global supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Henry Schein, an industry leader and worldwide distributor of medical supplies, turned to C.H. Robinson for help meeting their growing needs and demanding deadlines. When thousands of shipments of essential supplies—millions of masks, gloves, and other PPE supplies—needed to be delivered around the world, they leveraged our global suite of services, including air, ocean, customs brokerage, and surface transportation.
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Learn moreConnect your global supply chain with a single platform
Automate, optimize, and manage every aspect of the shipment lifecycle across multiple vendors with Navisphere®, our single, global, multimodal transportation management system. It’s a complete digital ecosystem that streamlines complexity and improves efficiency up and down your supply chain.
- Gain connectivity for every step of your shipment journey, from purchase order management and quoting to tracking and invoicing.
- Drive smarter solutions for your supply chain with an unmatched information advantage—you’ll have access to the most shipment, routing, and carrier data in the industry.
- Increase your speed and efficiency with capabilities in our system or in your own TMS or ERP—from bids to billing.
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