Item 8.01. Other Events.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRW) announced that, on August 9, 2012, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 33 cents ($0.33) per share, payable on October 1, 2012, to shareholders of record on September 7, 2012.

Also on August 9, 2012, the Board of Directors increased the company's share repurchase authorization by up to an additional 10 million shares of common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time at prevailing prices in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors.

A copy of the press release issued by the company in connection with this report under Item 8.01 is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated August 10, 2012.

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