Build smarter supply chains. Start with Navisphere.

Navisphere^® is the global, multimodal transportation management system (TMS) and digital logistics platform from C.H. Robinson. It is built by supply chain experts to automate and optimize the shipment lifecycle across all modes—from truckload and less than truckload to ocean and air.

Globally, nearly 83K shippers and 450K contract carriers use Navisphere to transform supply chain data into smarter solutions, making it one of the most connected logistics platforms in the world. In short, Navisphere is a single, cloud-based platform that helps companies manage shipments end-to-end with greater efficiency, visibility, and reliability through advanced analytics and optimization tools beyond traditional TMS functionality.

Yes. Navisphere is a cloud-based, global transportation management system. It covers the end-to-end processes needed for supply chain planning, purchase order management, execution, freight payment, and business intelligence.

In practice, Navisphere functions as an advanced TMS that supports shippers globally and across both domestic and international modes of transportation. It provides a unified system for managing freight operations—from quoting and booking to tracking and billing—all through one platform.

Navisphere stands out from other TMS or logistics platforms due to its global connectivity, scale, and advanced features. As one of the world’s most connected platforms, it connects nearly 83K shippers and 450K contract carriers in one place, giving users an unmatched data advantage and industry insights.

Unlike many traditional TMS solutions, Navisphere is both global and multimodal, managing various freight modes and regions in one unified system (with no siloed data handoffs). It also integrates seamlessly with external systems and automates processes “from bids to billing,” eliminating manual work and errors. This combination of extensive connectivity, real-time data, and end-to-end automation makes Navisphere a uniquely powerful tool for managing logistics.

Navisphere provides robust, real-time logistics visibility down to the item level across the supply chain. The platform offers end-to-end tracking of shipments across all transportation modes. Through our Item-level Solutions, it’s easy to build detailed cost breakdowns by product, freight, and component for better oversight and control over total landed costs. Users receive instant status updates and even predictive estimated arrival times (ETAs) for loads to foresee potential delays and make smart decisions before problems escalate.

By consolidating shipment data in one place, Navisphere helps monitor freight movements globally on a single dashboard—delivering the transparency and control needed to mitigate disruptions and keep customers informed.

Supply chain automation refers to using technology to perform logistics and supply chain tasks with minimal human intervention. Navisphere enables supply chain automation by digitizing and streamlining critical freight processes. The Navisphere TMS is designed to automate the shipment lifecycle, from order tendering and route planning to documentation and payment, which reduces manual effort.

By integrating with other systems and using rules-based workflows, Navisphere can automatically handle routine tasks (like load assignments, status updates, and invoicing) in the background. This makes it easier to operate more efficiently, with fewer errors and faster response times.

Absolutely. Navisphere tracks freight shipments in real time through its online platform. Users can see up-to-date information on freight locations and status at any moment.

In fact, Navisphere helps businesses track their deliveries in real time and receive alerts or predictive updates about those shipments. This real-time freight tracking capability delivers visibility into where freight is and can proactively address any delays or issues as they arise, improving on-time performance and customer service.

Navisphere includes powerful optimization tools to improve transportation efficiency and savings. For example, the platform’s planning engine (Navisphere Optimizer) can analyze and choose the optimal route, mode, and carrier for each shipment—maximizing trailer utilization and minimizing empty miles. By using these dynamic planning tools, it’s possible to achieve savings even in volatile markets.

Navisphere also provides real-time optimization strategies and recommendations based on data, helping manage costs through smarter carrier selection, consolidation opportunities, and automated freight tendering. Navisphere not only automates processes, but actively suggests ways to ship more cost-effectively, which can significantly lower logistics spend while maintaining service levels.

Yes. Navisphere is built to support companies of all sizes. From the largest global enterprises with complex supply chains to local, small businesses, anyone can benefit from the platform’s efficiency and visibility tools.

Because Navisphere is a scalable, cloud-based solution, it doesn’t require a massive IT infrastructure or staff to use. A small business can leverage the same technology that Fortune 500 companies use, gaining access to automation and real-time insights that streamline operations. In practice, this means even small organizations can use Navisphere to compete by simplifying logistics management and connecting with the vast C.H. Robinson network.

Yes. Navisphere was designed with open connectivity in mind, so it can integrate seamlessly with existing business systems. It supports data integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, other TMS platforms, and warehouse management systems. Through application programming interfaces (APIs) and electronic data interchange (EDI), Navisphere transfers information between systems. For example, exchanging order details, status updates, and invoices without manual re-entry.

This high level of connectivity saves time and eliminates duplicate work, as data flows automatically from bids to billing.