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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20201027
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20201027

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			C. H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001043277
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ARRANGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT & CARGO [4731]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 1:		14701 CHARLSON ROAD
    		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
    		STATE:			MN
    		ZIP:			55347
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		9529378500

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    		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
    		STATE:			MN
    		ZIP:			55347

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    		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970819
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