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C.H. Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN Founded 1905 Logistics & Supply Chain

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Updated Nov 4, 2026

C.H. Robinson amends credit facilities ahead of RXO acquisition, adds leverage flexibility.

C.H. Robinson amended its revolving credit facility and note purchase agreement on November 2, 2026, extending maturity to October 2031, increasing total commitments from $1.0 billion to $1.25 billion, and adding a third leverage holiday to accommodate the announced acquisition of RXO, Inc. The amendments broaden EBITDA add-backs to include acquisition-related costs and remove ESG-linked provisions, positioning the company for a material M&A transaction while maintaining investment-grade covenant flexibility.

Tone: neutral

Revenue

$16.2B

CHRW 10-K · FY 2025

Employees

11,855

Revenue FY2024

$17.7B

Founded

1905

Profile

CHRW 10-K Item 1 · Feb 13, 2026

C.H. Robinson Worldwide is one of the largest global third-party logistics providers, operating a non-asset-based freight brokerage and forwarding platform across truckload, LTL, ocean, air, and customs services. The company connects 75,000 customers with 450,000 contract carriers through its proprietary Navisphere technology platform, augmented by a fleet of AI agents it calls 'Lean AI.' A smaller sourcing segment markets fresh produce under the Robinson Fresh brand.

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is one of the largest global logistics providers in the world, with consolidated total revenues of $16.2 billion in 2025. As a leader in Lean artificial intelligence ('AI') supply chains, we deliver logistics like no one else. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. 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. Operating throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East, we help ensure the seamless delivery of goods across industries and continents. Our global suite of multimodal logistics services brings together the expertise of our people with custom technology differentiated by one of the largest datasets on shipments, routings, and carriers in the world. The Robinson Operating Model is the foundation of our strategy, execution, and accountability throughout the organization. Rooted in Lean principles, it's a disciplined approach to continuous improvement, driving operational effectiveness that allows us to deliver greater value to our customers. Lean AI is our unique and disciplined method of applying artificial intelligence, at scale, to achieve tangible business results. Our innovations with AI, machine learning, and data science benefit our customers, contract carriers, and employees and help power our growth strategy. We have expanded the use of generative and agentic AI in our industry, creating proprietary technology to perform work that defied automation for decades.

Primary products

  • Truckload transportation brokerage
  • Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation brokerage
  • Ocean freight services
  • Air freight services
  • Customs brokerage
  • Managed Solutions (3PL/4PL)

Business segments

North American Surface Transportation (NAST) Global Forwarding All Other and Corporate

End markets

Retail Food and Beverage Automotive Industrial Manufacturing Housing Chemicals Technology Grocery retailers Restaurants Foodservice distributors Produce wholesalers

Geographies

North America Europe Asia Oceania South America Middle East
“Lean AI is our unique and disciplined method of applying artificial intelligence, at scale, to achieve tangible business results. Our innovations with AI, machine learning, and data science benefit our customers, contract carriers, and employees and help power our growth strategy.” Competitive position, as stated in the filing

Revenue commentary · FY 2025

Total revenues decreased 8.4 percent to $16.2 billion in 2025, primarily driven by the divestiture of the Europe Surface Transportation business, lower pricing and volume in ocean services, and lower fuel surcharges in truckload services.

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