C H Robinson Worldwide : .H. Robinson named an Industry Leader in the Gartner Magi Quadrant

10May2017

Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 10, 2017)- C.H. Robinson continues to be recognized as a leader in logistics and supply chain-this time byGartner, a leading technology research firm. Gartner recently named C.H. Robinson as a leader in its Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, North America.

C.H. Robinson, a third party logistics (3PL) company, is being recognized for precise execution of logistics and its completeness of vision-both of which help ensure consistent service to customers around the world. The company has one of the largesttransportationnetworks in North America, more than 14,000 supply chain experts and a proprietary, single instance global technology platform,Navisphere®. These factors enable C.H. Robinson to provide customers of all sizes with expertise and analytics to drive innovation in their supply chains.

'Because we support businesses of all sizes and across all industries, we have to be able to deliver innovative solutions when and how our customers need them,' said Chris O'Brien, chief commercial officer. 'Our global network, proven processes and state of the art technology will position us to continue driving logistics forward for businesses we work with today and into the future.'

Gartner is a leading technology research firm aiming to help global business leaders make informed decisions on key initiatives. The annual Magic Quadrant for 3PLs evaluates 3PLs and their capabilities to meet customers' global logistics needs.

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About C.H. Robinson

At C.H. Robinson, we believe in accelerating global trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. Using the strengths of our knowledgeable people, proven processes and global technology, we help our customers work smarter, not harder. As one of the world's largest third party logistics providers (3PL), we provide a broad portfolio of logistics services, fresh produce sourcing and managed services for more than 113,000 customers and 107,000 contract carriers and suppliers through our integrated network of 280 offices and more than 14,000 employees. In addition, the company, our Foundation and our employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, C.H. Robinson (CHRW) has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information, visithttp://www.chrobinson.comor view ourcompany video.