C.H. Robinson purchases high-value freight logistics provider for $75 million

Freight broker C.H. Robinson acquired a major specialized transportation provider for high-value, high-risk, and temperature-controlled cargo.

On June 22, 2026, C.H. Robinson announced the acquisition of Illinois-based DeSpir Logistics for $75 million in cash. The deal closed on June 22.

C.H. Robinson said the move will bolster its high-value cargo capabilities in specialized industries such as healthcare, life sciences, data centers, aerospace, and high-value retail.

“With DeSpir, we’re strengthening how we help customers move freight that requires an extra layer of protection. This is the kind of cargo where the stakes are incredibly high, like life-saving pharmaceuticals that must stay within strict temperature ranges, or critical data center equipment that is frequently targeted for theft,” said Adam McDonough, vice president of committed assets. “Think of it like this: C.H. Robinson is the large, highly efficient logistics engine with industry leading safety and fraud prevention, while DeSpir is a specialized operations team within it — designed to handle complex, high-risk, high-value freight with the greatest level of control and precision. This is a specialized service that many of our customers need.”

“We’re proud of the team and the specialized capabilities we’ve built at DeSpir,” said John Carr, Managing Partner at DeSpir Logistics. “Joining C.H. Robinson allows us to extend that expertise to more customers, while continuing to deliver the level of control and precision our customers have always expected from us. It’s a strong fit for our people and for what we’ve built.”

DeSpir totaled $62 million in revenue for last fiscal year.

DeSpir describes itself as “a curated logistics network comprised of audited carrier partners, security escorts, law enforcement professionals, and organizations that track and measure trends to define best practices for cargo safety and security.”