C.H. Robinson to Buy RXO for About $5.3 Billion

Robinson agreed to purchase rival logistics broker RXO, stating the deal totalled $5.8 billion. The announcement marks a major consolidation in North American freight brokerage and came as the two companies signed a definitive agreement. Barron’s reported a sharp rise in RXO’s share price after the news, while Axios described the transaction as a brokerage mega‑deal valued at $5.8 billion.

Bloomberg highlighted that the acquisition reflects a strategic bet on RXO’s AI‑driven freight‑matching platform, suggesting the technology could improve route optimization and pricing efficiency across C.H. Together the outlets underscored investor enthusiasm and the perceived value of AI capabilities in logistics. The Wall Street Journal cited a lower figure, saying the purchase price is about $5.3 billion, creating a discrepancy in disclosed valuations.

No further clarification has emerged, and both amounts appear in current reporting. The companies have signed the agreement, and the deal now moves toward regulatory review and customary closing conditions. Stakeholders will monitor antitrust filings and integration plans as the combined entity aims to expand its market footprint.