Established in: 1905

Annual Sales Figure: $7.3 billion gross revenues in 2007

Core Businesses: One of the largest third-party logistics companies in the world; global provider of multimodal transportation services and logistics solutions; significant player in sourcing fresh produce and food ingredients.

Annual Shipment Volume: In 2007, 6.5 million shipments, including transportation management business.

Current Ownership Status: Publicly owned and traded through NASDAQ (Symbol: CHRW)

Number of Employees: Approximately 7,500

Scope of Operations: Network of worldwide offices, which includes 220 locations throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia.