sennder acquires European land transport from C.H. Robinson

sennder Technologies GmbH (“sennder”), Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder in road freight transport, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the European land transport business (“EST”) from C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”). C.H. Robinson is one of the largest logistics providers in the world with a freight volume of USD 22 billion and 20 million shipments annually.

(Berlin) Following the completion of the transaction, EST will become an integral part of sennder. The combined network and shared technology open up significant growth potential, increase the efficiency of European road freight transport, and accelerate decarbonization.

With the planned acquisition of EST, sennder will become one of the top 5 players in full truckload (FTL) transport in Europe. With a combined revenue of EUR 1.4 billion, an expanded team of 1,700 employees, and an enhanced presence at over 20 locations after the transaction is completed, sennder solidifies its position in the market. This step represents a significant advancement in sennder’s mission to build an efficient and sustainable road freight network in Europe, which is essential for the delivery of products and goods that drive the European economy.

Decisive milestone in the strategy

David Nothacker, CEO of sennder, comments: “This acquisition is a decisive milestone in our strategy. C.H. Robinson and sennder share the vision of a highly efficient and sustainable road transport network that accelerates global trade. The full potential of sennOS, our technological powerhouse, will be unleashed through access to the extensive data we gain from this transaction. This will further enhance our effectiveness.”

He adds: “We greatly value C.H. Robinson and its European team. Through the merger and the expanded talent pool after the transaction, we can grow significantly, improve our operational capabilities, and expand our presence in Europe. This will lead to a denser network and optimized digital solutions that benefit shippers, carriers, and the entire industry. We warmly welcome the EST team and look forward to this new chapter at sennder.”

Long-term success of the company

David Bozemann, President and CEO of C.H. Robinson, comments: “I am confident that sennder will be an excellent home for the EST business and will continue to provide top-notch service to European customers. This strategic decision will help our organization focus more strongly and open up new growth and development opportunities for the EST team. To continue our success, we focus on our core competencies and further strengthen our competitive advantages. The European market remains of great importance to us in the areas of global forwarding and managed services, and we will continue to invest in the region. This decision will promote the long-term success of our company and our employees and increase the value for our customers and carriers.”

As one of the leading FTL providers in Europe, EST is an ideal addition to sennder. C.H. Robinson’s 30 years of logistics expertise will be combined with sennder’s technological excellence. The transaction will bring more than 6,500 shippers and over 15,000 carriers into the sennder network. Both companies are working closely with all partners to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the high standards that sennder and C.H. Robinson’s employees and customers are accustomed to.

Expanding existing service offerings

The acquisition enables sennder to further expand its existing service offerings and advance its mission to create an efficient and sustainable road transport network in Europe. By integrating EST, sennder will significantly improve its network density and data processing. This will lead to an expanded offering for shippers and carriers of more efficient network planning, competitive capacities, and a broader range of freight transport options through sennder’s own platform, sennOS.

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