BEIJING, CHINA (17 February, 2022) — C.H. Robinson, the world’s most powerful logistics platform, expands its global and Asian reach, by opening a new office in Beijing. With its favorable location in Chaoyang district, this additional location will offer easier access for customers to C.H. Robinson and its global suite of services in the region.
“The recent geographical expansion of our global forwarding division is a testament of how we continue to invest in our customers worldwide”, said Mike Short, president of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson. “Our physical presence in Beijing demonstrates our commitment to continuously build on our existing strong footprint in Asia and will give our customers easier access to our services in the region.”
Knowing that global supply chains come with increased complexities, the company is expanding into strategic regions to be best equipped to help shippers navigate their global operations.
“C.H. Robinson continues to expand its Asia footprint through a combination of organic growth of existing clients and new clients. China is a very exciting market to continue investing in and opening a new office in Beijing is an important step for C.H. Robinson in support of our existing customers and development of new business,” said John Chen, vice president, North Asia Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson. “Our Beijing office will also serve as our North China airfreight logistics hub. Together with our existing airfreight hubs in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the new hub is part of C.H. Robinson’s growth strategy to drive airfreight operational excellence, strengthen end-to-end solutions and enhance service offerings to key industries. We're looking forward to serving our customers more efficiently.”
C.H. Robinson has expanded its presence in Greater China to over 23 locations. The addition of this new office represents enhanced service to the area and demonstrates the company’s confidence in the region.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)