Trust the leader in retail logistics
Meet consumers when, where, and how they buy with multimodal flexibility. Our global retail experts go further to optimize your end-to-end supply chain.
Unmatched expertise
Reach your growth goals with supply chain experts who have proven long-term relationships with the largest retailers and their suppliers.
Unrivaled scale
Consistently deliver on-time and in-full through end-to-end retail processes and accessible inventory, where and when you need it.
Tailored solutions
Strengthen your supply chain with item-level visibility technology plus customized, flexible capacity options that help you meet changing consumer demand.
Multimodal flexibility and end-to-end solutions for your retail supply chain
First, middle, and last mile logistics
Product accessibility, technology, supply chain flexibility, and sustainable growth—it’s all possible with our skilled retail experts and global scale.
Drop trailer retail solutions
Combine the scale and flexibility of North America’s largest network of carriers with the control and stability of an asset-based carrier.
Retail consolidation and warehousing
Our industry-leading consolidation program is built for retail specific compliance requirements, with standard processes in place for key retailers, from appointments to delivery expectations. Strategically located, multi-temp warehousing facilities enable scalable growth across the retail landscape.
End-to-end visibility
Easily see how shipments are trending toward your committed delivery dates with advanced end-to-end visibility in Navisphere®. Backed by retail supply chain experts who can help you avoid disruptions before they impact your shipments.
Case studies
Success stories: retail supply chain
C.H. Robinson’s strong, efficient transportation network supported SharkNinja’s increase in orders, satisfying customers and preventing lost sales.
Generac and C.H. Robinson collaborated to develop a comprehensive, global supply chain solution that resulted in a multimillion dollar reduction in global freight spend.
IPC successfully adapts to last-minute supply changes, built transportation plans at the lowest cost, and established the ability to innovate and optimize in an ever-changing marketplace.
Testimonials
“They [C.H. Robinson] enable us to empower our supply chain in different ways; whether it’s technology, expertise on [the] human capital side of things, or physically moving cargo. To have a strategic partner such as C.H. Robinson that can quickly mobilize around key strategic initiatives and also manage the day-to-day execution is a tough thing to find in a singular partner, but we’ve been able to successfully do that.”
“As we navigate a historically volatile market, we are rethinking how we do business. Procure IQ’s advanced analytics can help us navigate uncertainty and has been invaluable in helping us develop a new, more efficient and cost-effective transportation-buying process, for everything from fresh food to kitchen equipment.”
We go further for our customers
C.H. Robinson has been recognized as a superior service provider by the companies we work with
2023 Broker Carrier of the Year
2023 Account All-star Awards - Food & Beverage First Mile
2023 Value Award
2023 Carrier of the Year
Logistics solutions for your retail supply chain
Food & beverage
Leverage our certified expertise in specialized equipment, temperature-controlled shipping and storage, and flexible capacity to support seasonal changes in production and demand.
Personal care
Get reliability and flexibility with our temperature-controlled truckload and LTL capabilities as well as parcel and last mile solutions.
Apparel & accessories
Navigate borders easily with ocean freight and customs expertise (primarily in APAC to US lanes) and store deliveries.
Consumer electronics
Get global shipping and customs expertise, JIT manufacturing solutions, and high value goods certifications and insurance.
Appliances, furniture, & household goods
Keep your supply chain moving with truckload and LTL capabilities.
Seamless appointments, zero contact required
Touchless appointments from C.H. Robinson keep appointments from becoming a supply chain bottleneck—eliminating touchpoints in the process.
- Shipment enters C.H. Robinson system
- AI automatically generates appointment
- Shipment on load board within 5 minutes
- Load matched with early access carrier
- Load delivered on time
Logistics industry key insights, explored
Stay ahead of the curve! Our freight market updates deliver timely insights on transportation shifts, empowering informed decisions to optimize freight costs and navigate supply chain disruptions.
Retail related resources
Build your best truckload strategy
Find best practices and strategies based on years of C.H. Robinson-sponsored university research. Ensure your truckload strategy is built to be resilient no matter the transportation market.
C.H. Robinson in the news
Explore recent news articles and publications to see how C.H. Robinson is leading the retail supply chain industry.
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Retail expertise and modal flexibility to meet changing consumer demands
Our experts go further to optimize your end-to-end retail supply chain.