C.H. Robinson's Recent LinkedIn Posts

NEW: A potential Canadian rail strike is now only days away and both railroads are in the process of shutting down – affecting cross-border freight, the movement of Canadian and U.S. goods to and from ports, and global supply chains that include Canada. New insights from our Scott Shannon: “Certain intermodal freight traveling from U.S. ports and inland U.S. hubs to Canada was no longer accepted as of Friday, Aug. 16. At some origins in the U.S. and Canada, rail freight will be accepted until Wednesday, Aug. 21 – the day before a potential strike. But realistically, much of it will just be held at the rail terminals. For example, it takes 10 to 12 days from points such as Toronto or Chicago to get to the Port of Vancouver, so it’s well past the date for that freight to still move by rail and catch a sailing.” "Any export freight from Canadian or U.S. shippers that is still able to reach a port by the time a strike or lockout begins can still ship out, because port labor rather than railroad labor unloads at the dock.”  “For importers who currently have cargo on the water that was intended to move by rail, one option is for us to pick it up at the port and transload it onto trucks. We have multiple transloading facilities at every major North American port city. The beauty of transloading is that we can break down the cargo and get it directly to all the places it needs to go – whether that’s multiple points across Canada, from a Canadian port to the U.S., or from a U.S. port to Canada – removing the inefficiency of sending ocean containers to the customer’s distribution centers.” “About 85% of U.S.-Canada cross-border freight in either direction is handled by Canadian carriers. We have the largest network of carriers in North America, so we anticipate being able to get trucks. But any time an event causes a surge in trucking demand and sudden tightening of capacity, costs in the spot market can increase dramatically. In the past, we’ve seen rates in Canada double overnight. Truckload shippers with spot freight as well as rail shippers looking to convert should expect not only higher costs but also longer lead times.” “Now that both railroads have announced their intent to lock workers out on Aug. 22, they would not transport any product going to, leaving or moving within Canada once a lockout or strike begins. The exception would be southbound rail freight that originated in Canada and had already crossed the U.S. border, because the trains swap from Canadian crews to U.S. crews at the border. Trains could keep going uninterrupted to destinations in the United States and Mexico. Freight moving from Mexico to Canada, which is the case for a lot of auto parts, would not continue.  ” “We are actively helping customers divert freight away from Canadian ports and actively converting rail freight to trucks. Please call your C.H. Robinson representative for questions or contingency planning.”

The U.S. port strike has ended, but the impacts are far from over. C.H. Robinson shares key things to know about the logistics market as the ports reopen. https://bit.ly/3BygB9J

Have you had to work with different TMS, 3PL managed transportation and 4PL providers? Now you don’t have to! C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions allows you to configure 3PL capacity services, TMS technology, and 4PL services to meet your unique supply chain needs. https://bit.ly/4fpq0iZ

Five major ports are closed, now including Norfolk, Virginia, as historic snow and ice marches across the south. Read our update on closures and delays for ocean, air, truckload, and LTL shipping ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6043UKLcN

C.H. Robinson has been scaling its use of artificial intelligence to help resolve missed LTL pickups faster and even drastically cut down on unnecessary trips, the brokerage said. “Unnecessary return trips to pick up missed freight have been reduced by 42% — a win for carriers and shippers,” the 3PL said. https://buff.ly/DMCEveW #supplychain #logistics #LTL #freight #AI #trucking

NEW: Michael Castagnetto shares key truckload and LTL trends for 2026, including tighter capacity, rate increases, cross-border growth, and ways for shippers to stay competitive. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6040tlCtG

Global beverage company Diageo has awarded C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions™ with its Supplier Excellence & Partnership Recognition Award for Breakthrough Performance. Known for iconic brands including Guinness, Smirnoff and more, Diageo recognized our team for implementing tools that have significantly improved their operations and generated savings. We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with a valued customer.

With temp-controlled trucking capacity surging up to 2,500% ahead of Valentine’s Day, this floral season is set to be one of the busiest yet. Learn how our enhanced end-to-end logistics solutions help retailers navigate the heightened demand ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6048UU8oy

President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs will reshape global supply chains. Learn what shippers can do to prepare, and get the latest updates on every mode of freight transportation, in C.H. Robinson's January freight market update. https://bit.ly/40uBOLz

Discover how our new Asset Management System transforms drop trailer logistics with real-time visibility, analytics, and scale for shippers and carriers. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6040tOuir #droptrailer #ams #logistics #supplychain

In C.H. Robinson's new September freight market update, a look at shifts in global capacity, growth amid shipping disruption, how the upcoming U.S. election could impact trade, and more. https://bit.ly/4grVNRl

C.H. Robinson is proud to be named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Third-Party Logistics (3PL). We believe this recognition reflects our commitment to building top-performing supply chains—smarter, faster, better. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6044QgSw6

UPDATE - 6/21: One of Mexico’s primary automotive manufacturing hubs is still experiencing widespread power outages and flooding today, with more rain on the way through the weekend. Both automakers and auto-parts makers are clustered in the Monterrey area, serving the entire North America supply chain. The toll road leading into Monterrey closed Thursday because of mudslides, creating considerable traffic delays on the alternate commercial route that comes into Monterrey and continues north to the United States. Today, all northbound lanes of that highway are also closed. The carriers we work with are doing their best to keep freight moving, which is essential for just-in-time manufacturing. But trucks are having to take a detour that adds eight hours of travel time to get to Monterrey, affecting not only freight that originates there but freight from points south that travels through Monterrey to cross the border. Because of that, we’re still seeing less freight than usual get to our three cross-dock facilities in Laredo, Texas. Laredo is the busiest crossing, and the No. 1 item that crosses there is auto parts destined for the United States and even Canada. ____________________________ The first named storm of the season hit Mexico and Texas overnight. Here’s what shippers need to know about their cross-border freight, from Mike Burkhart, our VP for Mexico: The Port of Altamira is open as of Thursday afternoon and working extended hours to clear the backlog. Five ships are berthed there, 12 more are at anchor and the schedule is showing six more to arrive in the next few days. Vessels on their way will likely be slowed down to avoid congestion. The ships that had already arrived were able to be partially unloaded Wednesday, but customs was operating in a limited fashion, so some containers are still on board and some are still at the terminals. The Port of Tampico is also open again Thursday afternoon. It’s a smaller port but important to the oil and gas industry. Altamira, on the other hand, is Mexico’s fourth largest port. We move a lot of containers through there for our automotive customers, primarily imports from Europe, Brazil, and Argentina. An example would be parts for car dashboards that are assembled in Mexico. Both ports were expected to be closed, possibly until Monday. Mexico and cross-border rail service has been mostly unaffected so far, except for one of the railroads temporarily closing their ramp in Monterrey. In our experience, it takes a substantial storm for them to need to slow down the trains or close the rail bridges into the United States. The main impact we’re expecting today is the rain and wind slowing down the loading and unloading of containers and the movement of containers around the yards. #TropicalStormAlberto

C.H. Robinson slashed email response times from hours to seconds using Microsoft Azure AI and Azure OpenAI. With generative AI tools now handling tens of thousands of daily requests, productivity and customer service are soaring. Read the story: https://msft.it/6041sZ7Xf

Read about game-changing freight trends in our latest Edge Report, including shifting rates, regional impacts, policy moves and more. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6042sawgy

🌎 Moving the products that move the world. 💡 C.H. Robinson is one of the world’s largest logistics platforms—connecting people, products and businesses across the world. 🎊 Proud to be your exchange partner, $CHRW!

The global tariff landscape is evolving—are you ready? Attend our upcoming webinar to gain actionable insights on navigating potential U.S. trade policy changes. Register now ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6049UM1TU

NEW: Our 2026 rate forecast has been raised again due to December conditions. Read more about the policy shifts, tariffs, and supply chain risks shaping freight markets in the new Edge Report. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6044tNTK6

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Sales Executive at C.H. Robinson!

With more than 100 trillion proprietary data points generated across decades of operations, we've built an AI engine that is reasoning, deciding, and acting across complex global supply chains. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6045QY3KU See how our #LeanAI approach is delivering the benefits shippers need: faster execution, more reliable service, and smarter decisions.

Our team is grateful to receive Boston Scientific's Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award for 2025. "Whether it's enabling smarter mode selection, unlocking cost savings, or helping us scale through their Navisphere platform, C.H. Robinson has consistently shown up as a strategic partner for Boston Scientific, not just a service provider. Their commitment to continuous improvement, visibility, and operational excellence has been instrumental in helping us navigate a complex global logistics environment.” —Kyle Estabrooks, Senior Manager, Global Sourcing-Logistics at Boston Scientific

We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Carrier of the Year Awards, recognizing 20 outstanding carriers across North America for their exceptional service, reliability, and partnership. Congratulations to these top carriers, who deliver outstanding performance for our customers every day. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6043sW8m1 #TDAW25 #ThankATrucker

With our new cross-border freight consolidation service, shippers can save up to 40% and gain visibility 48 hours earlier. Explore what's possible with the global leader in AI-driven supply chains ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6044scgOG

Healthcare supply chains demand more than capacity—they demand precision, compliance, and execution at scale. Over the past 12 months, C.H. Robinson surpassed $1B in healthcare revenue, reflecting sustained investment in vertical expertise, quality systems, and customer‑driven innovation across one of the most complex and regulated supply chain environments. Learn more ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6042Qowzn

Simplify building materials shipping with flexible, resilient transportation strategies to overcome market volatility and boost supply chain performance. Read more at C.H. Robinson's blog below: ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NTTLj2

Proud to see C.H. Robinson recognized as a top 3PL and cold storage provider by Food Logistics, which recognized the team for its efficient and cost-effective solutions for managing temperature-sensitive products. Go blue!

Introducing the new category in logistics: supply chains that learn, think, adapt, and act in real time. Learn how C.H. Robinson's Agentic Supply Chain solutions deliver shipments smarter, faster, and better than ever. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6009s7AHT

Explore C.H. Robinson's December freight market trends, including holiday shipping demand, 2026 truckload forecasts, and sustainability shifts in supply chains. ➡️ https://bit.ly/496pSnx

Starting August 11th, exporters in Mexico must comply with a new automatic export notice for certain products. The latest blog from C.H. Robinson explains how you can prepare now. https://bit.ly/4nv6hCF

Improve inbound and outbound visibility for each individual item. Collaborate with supply chain experts to optimize distribution networks, understand landed costs, and more all at the item level to save up to 30% on logistics costs. Learn how ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eDDQyk

🏆 C.H. Robinson has been named 2025 Broker of the Year and Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Clarios. https://bit.ly/4nmQ9Cj

At C.H. Robinson, we’re here to support you. Our new U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Tracker provides the latest on U.S. trade deals and tariff updates. Protect your supply chain from disruption and explore the tracker here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lobrPD

Explore how the latest global freight market shifts could impact supply chains. Winter storms leave trailing effects, flatbed capacity is the tightest in four years, and more in the new C.H. Robinson Edge Report. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u6XLNP

Read C.H. Robinson's latest Freight Market Insights report, including our new trucking rate forecast, how hurricanes and holidays affect summer freight flows, and trends cross-border shippers need to know.

NEWS: C.H. Robinson has expanded cross-border operations along the U.S.–Mexico border. With our expansion in El Paso, our customers now have access to more than 2 million sq. ft. of warehousing and cross-docking space. https://bit.ly/4oFpZMr

“We are seeing carriers book 40% of their C.H. Robinson loads through our Digital Dispatch program, allowing them to access loads tailored to their specific needs at lightning-fast speeds.” Learn how C.H. Robinson's new load-matching program is making deliveries more efficient, in Transport Topics. https://bit.ly/4cTzDVS

We want to thank truck drivers for everything they do to keep the world moving. It's Truck Driver Appreciation Week, so let's do our part to spread the word and #ThankATruckDriver for their hard work and dedication. Learn more at http://ms.spr.ly/6008mprYa

C.H. Robinson's recent AI award is not just a recognition of recent innovation, but a milestone in a journey that began more than a decade ago. Learn more about our tech evolution and what it means for our customers and the logistics industry. ➡️ https://bit.ly/41d25OC

Optimizing cross-border logistics goes beyond transportation. This C.H. Robinson case study shows how a warehousing strategy creates savings, improves lead times, and operational performance in the automotive industry. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KC7fic

NEW: C.H. Robinson's latest global freight market update reveals key insights shippers need to know to avoid disruptions, including 4 strategies to manage rising ocean rates. https://bit.ly/3YaxqR4

With U.S. reciprocal tariffs remaining at 10% until August and new rates announced for 14 countries and counting, C.H. Robinson's President of Global Forwarding Mike Short shares insights on what shippers can do now to prepare for the changes. https://bit.ly/3TtKf5C

Canada’s railroads have begun shut-down plans in advance of a potential strike, affecting cross-border freight, the movement of Canadian and U.S. goods to and from ports, and global supply chains that include Canada. Read the latest from C.H. Robinson. https://bit.ly/3WZllfI

Planning for 2026? Find the right 4PL partner with end-to-end visibility, predictive insights, and global execution strength for your network. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KB3rO7

Microsoft shows how the C.H. Robinson Lean AI approach is driving tangible supply chain improvements. From strategy to execution, we drive results, not just promises. ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/6005QkhIc