Ocean freight solution

Stronger connections across key ocean shipping corridors

Connect to key markets through our global ocean network

Access ocean expertise across major North America, Asia, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania trade lanes. Global procurement and carrier relationships are supported by teams at origin and destination, helping you evaluate routing options, prepare for changing conditions, and keep freight moving toward its destination.

Map of key markets in C.H. Robinson's global ocean network 

Ocean freight coverage across major global shipping corridors

Trans-Pacific

Move high-volume freight between Asia and North America.

Trans-Atlantic

Support consistent freight performance between Europe and North America.

Intra-Oceania

Manage regional freight with local expertise and reliable execution.

Intra-Asia

Move freight across fast-changing Asian markets with flexible routing.

Asia ↔ LATAM

Connect Asian supply origins to Latin American demand with coordinated ocean planning.

Asia ↔ Oceania

Navigate a changing market with more flexibility and control.

Asia ↔Europe

Build resilience with flexible capacity and informed decision-making.

North America ↔ Oceania

Secure flexible routing support and coordinated regional execution.

North America ↔ SAMA

Get reliable routing between North America and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Europe ↔ LATAM

Balance service options and regional requirements across Europe and Latin America.

Europe ↔ Oceania

Get market guidance, carrier options, and local support at origin and destination.

Europe ↔ SAMA

Plan ocean moves between Europe and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Leading
Global Forwarder Across Key Lanes
9
Global Ocean Carrier Relationships
1.2M
TEU Annual Global Ocean Freight

Stay ahead of changing trade lane conditions

Turn ocean trade lane complexity into better shipping decisions

 

Your trade lane challenges
 
Our tailored solutions
Your Trade Lane Challenge

Uncertain capacity access

Allocations may not be honored, particularly during seasonal peaks or constrained markets.

 
Our tailored solution

Smart capacity planning

Align forecasts and booking strategies to secure more reliable access to space.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Variable lane pricing

Rates shift with capacity, access, routing, and risk.

 
Our tailored solution

Value-based guidance

Get competitive rates based on capacity access and risk levels—not just the cost of moving the freight.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Shifting sourcing strategies

Manufacturing shifts to new locations require flexibility across changing origins and corridors.

 
Our tailored solution

Global routing options

Scale ocean shipping strategies across high-volume and developing corridors.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Rolled cargo and missed sailings 

A missed departure can create inventory delays and disrupt downstream plans.

 
Our tailored solution

Earlier exception visibility

Monitor performance sooner to adjust before delays escalate.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Limited direct service

Growing or fragmented lanes may have fewer direct services and inconsistent carrier coverage.

 
Our tailored solution

Routing and service guidance

Compare direct and indirect options based on timing, cost, cargo requirements, and the market.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Disconnected origin and destination priorities

Sourcing teams, logistics teams, and financial decision makers may evaluate a lane differently.

 
Our tailored solution

Local coordination across regions

Connect origin and destination planning to support clearer decisions and more consistent execution.

Your Trade Lane Challenge

Changing market conditions

Congestion, blank sailings, equipment imbalances, and demand shifts can affect performance.

 
Our tailored solution

Actionable market insight

Understand changing conditions and their potential impact before making routing or capacity decisions.

Build a more reliable ocean freight plan across your trade lanes