A major shake-up is coming to North America’s freight brokerage market.
C.H. Robinson has agreed to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, creating a combined logistics giant valued at approximately $25 billion.
THE BIG NUMBERS
$5.8B — Deal value
$25B — Combined company value
29% — Premium offered to RXO shareholders
11% — Ownership RXO shareholders will receive
$300M — Expected annual cost synergies
🚛 WHY IT MATTERS
The acquisition will significantly expand C.H. Robinson’s presence in North American truck brokerage, while strengthening its last-mile delivery capabilities.
The combined company expects to become a more scaled and resilient 3PL, with the deal expected to generate $300 million in annual cost savings within two years.
At the same time, AI is already transforming freight brokerage — from pricing shipments to coordinating pickups and monitoring cargo.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
North American logistics is getting bigger, more tech-driven — and more competitive.
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