Sennder Completes Integration of C.H. Robinson Europe
The freight logistics provider now operates on a unified digital platform as it targets a major annual revenue milestone.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Transportation
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Sennder has finalized the integration of C.H. Robinson European operations onto its proprietary sennOS platform. The company aims to reach €1 billion in annual revenue and achieve IFRS EBITDA profitability by 2026.
Why it matters
The integration demonstrates a strategic pivot toward prioritizing revenue quality and profitability over pure volume growth. By centralizing operations, the firm seeks to enhance efficiency in a competitive European freight market.
Sennder manages more than 150,000 shipments monthly using a network of 40,000 vetted carriers. The firm has raised over €340 million in total funding since its inception.
The players
Sennder
This digital freight forwarder is headquartered in Germany and specializes in connecting shippers with road freight carriers.
C.H. Robinson
This global logistics company provides freight transportation and third-party logistics services.
The details
The sennOS platform utilizes AI agents to automate load matching, dynamic pricing, and issue resolution across the company's network. This technological consolidation has contributed to a 45% year-over-year increase in operator productivity.
Timeline
Sennder was founded in 2015.
The company raised €131.2 million in Series D funding in 2021.
The C.H. Robinson transaction was discussed by the CEO in 2025.
The company targets €1 billion in revenue and EBITDA profitability in 2026.
The integration completion was announced on October 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
This consolidation follows the broader industry trend of digital platforms acquiring traditional logistics assets to achieve necessary economies of scale. The move positions the company against established incumbents by streamlining the fragmented European freight market.
Business customers relying on European freight services may benefit from improved load resolution speeds and more consistent pricing models due to AI-driven automation. These operational shifts aim to provide shippers with greater reliability as the company scales its capacity.
The takeaway
The company has prevented more than 31,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions over the past year through efficiency improvements. Shippers should watch for further automation as the logistics industry continues to integrate AI into daily supply chain management.
Further reading
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