C.H. Robinson has agreed to acquire logistics provider RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at US$5.8bn (c. £4.4bn).
The deal will combine the companies’ North American freight brokerage and managed transportation operations, adding RXO’s expedited and last-mile capabilities to C.H. Robinson’s network.
The combined company will have an enterprise value of more than US$25bn.
C.H. Robinson said the transaction is expected to generate around US$300m in annual run-rate cost synergies within two years through operating efficiencies, shared-services savings and reduced third-party spending.
RXO shareholders will receive cash and C.H. Robinson shares and are expected to own around 11% of the combined company.
“This transaction is a natural next step in our transformation, allowing us to create a more scaled, resilient North American third-party logistics provider positioned to offer exceptional customer service and redefine the future of our industry,” said Dave Bozeman, C.H. Robinson president and CEO.
The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards but remains subject to regulatory clearance and RXO shareholder approval. It is expected to complete in the first half of 2027.
RXO was formed in 2022, following the spin-off of XPO’s tech-enabled freight brokerage and asset-light transportation segment.
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