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Michael Castagnetto

President of North American Surface Transportation, C.H. Robinson

Search every verified Michael Castagnetto interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discussed infrastructure and supply chain challenges at the Conference of Montréal 2026. He said that recent geopolitical changes have shifted supply chain priorities from an efficiency focus toward resilience, and that this requires an "and" approach rather than an "either/or" build. He also stated that the industry needs clarity on infrastructure investment, citing the upcoming USMCA review in July as a source of uncertainty for companies planning capital expenditures, facility locations, and supply chain design. In a September 2025 podcast, Castagnetto described his 27-year tenure at C.H. Robinson and the company's approach to artificial intelligence. He said that C.H. Robinson has used AI for about a decade, including large language models and pricing algorithms, and that the company has leaned heavily into AI over the last 18 months to help employees process freight information outside regular working hours. He attributed employee longevity at the company to its focus on providing growth opportunities and serving customers and carriers.

Recent appearances

  • Canada’s Infrastructure Strategy: Building a New Competitive Era | Conference of Montreal 2026

    July 13, 2026 · 📺 IEFA TV

    In this session at the Conference of Montréal 2026, leaders from the transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and finance sectors examine how strategic infrastructure investments can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in an evolving global economy. Speakers: • John Di Bert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Air Canada • Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation, C.H. Robinson • Daniel Farina, President and CEO, CDPQ Infra • Gregory Balycky, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank • Jeremy Melhuish, Vice-President, Sectors…

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  • The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era with Michael Castagnetto

    September 25, 2025 · 📺 The Logistics of Logistics

    In "The C.H. Robinson Perspective: Navigating the Next Era", Joe Lynch (  / josephlynchjr  ) and Michael Castagnetto (  / michael-castagnetto-4130969  ) , President of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, discuss how the company's people-first culture and commitment to developing its employees drive its ability to solve complex logistics challenges and innovate for the future. About Michael Castagnetto Michael Castagnetto (  / michael-castagnetto-4130969  ) was named president of North American Surface Transportation (NAST) in January 2024. Prior executive positions wit…

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