EXHIBIT 23.1





                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated February 6, 1998,
incorporated by reference in the C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1997, and to all references to our firm included in this
Registration Statement.



                                              /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 19, 1998