C.H. Robinson CEO on AI fears: 'We're the disruptor and not the disrupted'

Core Insights - The CEO of C.H. Robinson, Dave Bozeman, emphasizes that the company is a disruptor in the logistics industry, not a victim of the AI hype [2][5] - A recent claim by Algorhythm Holdings about significant advancements in AI for freight logistics led to a sharp decline in the stock prices of logistics companies, including C.H. Robinson [3][4] - Despite the market reaction, C.H. Robinson has been a leader in AI adoption within transportation logistics, contributing to its recent stock performance [5][6] Company Performance - C.H. Robinson experienced a 14.5% drop in stock price, marking its largest one-day percentage loss in over six years due to market panic [5] - The company has maintained strong growth rates even amid a freight recession, showcasing resilience in its operations [6] - Analysts remain optimistic about C.H. Robinson's future performance, with positive sales and profit estimates for the next two years [7] Leadership and Strategy - Bozeman has been at the helm of C.H. Robinson for over two years, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance operating profits [6] - The leadership is confident about the company's trajectory, expressing excitement for upcoming developments in the next two years [7]