Automotive Logistics

Meet global customer demand for inbound automotive products and outbound returnable containers while mitigating risks.

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Join us at the 2023 Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global Conference

Learn what the future supply chain footprint and network will look like as new value chains, new manufacturing and logistics hubs, and trade flows develop across the US, Mexico and Canada.

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Specializing in automotive logistics

Create the strongest line of defense against costly plant shutdowns. High performance automotive supply chains help manage risk, reduce costs, and decrease emissions.

Establish logistics processes focused on stability, accuracy, speed, and visibility to meet just-in-time business models. Take your supply chain further with strategies to optimize your warehouse space—from pick and pack services and light assembly options to modifications and quality checks. Whether your objective is to decrease transportation costs, better understand total landed costs, streamline border crossings, or leverage multimodal transportation options, fine tune your automotive supply chain with continuous improvement efforts that accelerate your success, wherever you do business.

What sets our automotive logistics services apart

Automotive logistics services for every segment

Leverage strategies to optimize your route guide, enhance your on-time performance, and keep your budget in line. Whether you’re working with manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or suppliers, have confidence in working with a provider that works with the largest, most sophisticated shippers in the world.

Who we work with

Tier 1 suppliers
Tier 2 suppliers
Tier 3 suppliers
OEM
After market
Dealerships

Leverage our team of dedicated automotive experts

Operating in the just-in-time environment of the automotive industry requires 24/7 support. That’s where we come in.

Choose experts who know and understand your business needs. Our vast supply chain and supplier knowledge paired with automotive industry expertise is incomparable—delivering supply chain solutions for more than 12,000 automotive companies, including 86 of the top 100 automotive companies worldwide.

What can our automotive experts do for you?

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Mazda trucks lined up for ocean shipping

Imagination at work: Redefining imports for Mazda Australia

Challenge
To proactively confirm their logistics strategy remained competitive, Mazda Australia submitted air, ocean, and customs brokerage requests for proposals (RFPs) to three logistics providers.

Solution
C.H. Robinson responded to the RFP with a solution focused on delivering comprehensive visibility and cost savings to the Mazda team through proprietary technology.

Result
After implementing the solution from C.H. Robinson, Mazda Australia reduced air freight costs by 23%, realized substantial savings on ocean imports, and identified duty refund opportunities.

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See your entire automotive inventory—across modes and providers

Avoid disruptions and make smarter decisions with real-time visibility and proactive notifications for all your inventory—whether at rest or in motion. Navisphere^® Vision pulls data and status updates from your third party vendors and suppliers—plus weather, traffic, and geopolitical monitoring—to give you a holistic, real-time view of your supply chain.

Stay in control with visibility to all inventory across geographies and modes in one platform.
Avoid delays by proactively responding to disruptions before they impact your shipments.
Monitor and mitigate shipment spoilage, damages, or tampering in real time through Internet of Things (IoT) device integration.

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