Expeditors International

What Expeditors International does

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is a publicly traded, non-asset-based global logistics provider headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, operating across 340+ locations in 100+ countries with approximately 17,400 employees. The company offers an integrated portfolio organized around three core service lines: transportation (air, ocean, ground, and project cargo), customs brokerage and trade compliance, and warehousing and distribution, supported by a fourth layer of order management, supply chain, and risk-management services. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based freight forwarding fees (with weight, volume, destination, and service-level pricing) plus per-transaction or retainer-based customs brokerage fees, supplemented by managed-services revenue from warehousing and order management; contracts are multi-year and quote-based with no publicly disclosed standardized pricing tiers.

Expeditors differentiates through a proprietary technology stack rather than owned transportation assets. The EXP.O NOW platform serves as the central customer-facing system for booking, visibility, and shipment tracking, augmented by the EXP.O NOW Tariff Calculator for U.S. duty and trade-remedy analysis. Adjacent SaaS offerings include Tradeflow (trade management and denied-party screening, enhanced in February 2026 with Kharon's sanctions and BIS 50-Plus ownership datasets), Cargo Signal (IoT-based sensor logistics for real-time location, temperature, motion, tilt, and shock monitoring), Carrier Allocation (cloud-based ocean forecasting and capacity planning), and Digital Twin supply-chain simulation. Wholly-owned subsidiaries extend the platform into adjacent value pools: Tradewin (trade consulting), ECIB (cargo insurance brokerage and claims management), and Onyx Strategic Insights (geopolitical and macroeconomic consulting).

The customer base is enterprise-focused and diversified across primary verticals including Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, and Retail/Fashion, with secondary exposure to Aerospace, Manufacturing, Oil and Energy, Beer/Wine/Spirits, U.S. Government Services, and Start-ups. The go-to-market combines global enterprise field sales with the EXP.O NOW self-service digital channel and a 340+ location operating network staffed by local trade experts, including more than 3,000 licensed customs employees. Capital allocation emphasizes shareholder return, with 29-31 consecutive years of dividend increases (Dividend Aristocrat status), $875M returned in 2025, and a new $3 billion repurchase program authorized in February 2026.

Name

Expeditors International

Legal name

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

Website

https://expeditors.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Asset-Based 3PL Services (TLAIAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIAAAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Global logistics services
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue stream encompassing air freight, ocean freight (full container and less-than-container), and ground transportation services across global trade lanes. Revenue is transaction-based, varying with shipment volume and weight.
2. Customs Brokerage: International trade compliance and customs clearance services helping customers navigate complex regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Fee-based per transaction or retainer arrangements.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Integrated warehouse management, distribution, and order fulfillment services supporting inventory management and last-mile delivery needs.
4. Order Management: End-to-end order processing and management solutions including order capture, processing, and fulfillment coordination across supply chain networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Expeditors International is a global logistics provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions including international air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding; customs brokerage and trade compliance; warehousing and distribution; and order management. The company operates as a non-asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving enterprise customers across 340+ locations in 100+ countries, leveraging proprietary technology platforms (EXP.O NOW, Tradeflow, Cargo Signal, Carrier Allocation) and specialized subsidiaries (Tradewin for trade consulting, ECIB for cargo insurance, Onyx Strategic Insights for geopolitical consulting).

Product overview

Expeditors International operates as a non-asset-based global logistics provider offering an integrated suite of services organized around core transportation (air, ocean, ground), customs brokerage, and warehousing & distribution capabilities. The company differentiates through proprietary technology platforms and specialized subsidiaries. EXP.O NOW serves as the central technology platform providing booking, visibility, and tracking tools, supplemented by specialized SaaS offerings including the Tariff Calculator for duty analysis, Cargo Signal for IoT-based sensor logistics, Carrier Allocation for ocean forecasting, and Tradeflow for trade management and compliance. These are complemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries Tradewin (trade consulting), ECIB (cargo insurance), and Onyx Strategic Insights (geopolitical consulting). The portfolio enables customers to access customs brokerage services, freight forwarding, warehousing, and risk management through an integrated global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECIB (Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers): Wholly-owned subsidiary providing supply chain risk management solutions, cargo insurance brokerage, and claims management services
• Tradewin
• Onyx Strategic Insights
• EXP.O NOW
• Cargo Signal
• Tradeflow
• Carrier Allocation

Products and services

• Air Freight Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 revenue of $2.78 billion, up 4.4% year-over-year

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KharoncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership enhancing the Tradeflow platform with comprehensive trade compliance screening capabilities. Kharon's data analytics strengthen Expeditors' ability to screen shipments against sanctions lists and regulatory requirements, improving trade compliance accuracy and coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with air, ocean, road, and contract logistics operations; the closest direct competitor to Expeditors in non-asset-based global forwarding and customs brokerage.
• DSV A/S: Danish global freight forwarder with air/sea/road and contract logistics divisions, now including DB Schenker; competes head-to-head with Expeditors across major trade lanes and customs services.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group covering air, ocean, and road freight plus customs; one of the world's largest forwarders and a direct Expeditors competitor with a broader integrated parcel/network portfolio.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: U.S.-headquartered non-asset freight forwarder and 3PL with Navisphere platform; competes directly with Expeditors in North America across truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air forwarding.
• Nippon Express Holdings: Japanese global logistics provider offering forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain consulting; comparable to Expeditors in international air/ocean forwarding and customs services, particularly across Asia trade lanes.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global 3PL offering air and ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage with strong Asia-Pacific presence; comparable in service mix and cross-border trade specialization.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest logistics company providing freight forwarding, shipping agency, and contract logistics; comparable services but focused primarily on China-domestic and China-outbound lanes, less globally diversified than Expeditors.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based 3PL offering international freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs services; overlapping capabilities with Expeditors in Asia, particularly Greater China, but with a more regional geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs brokerage through a cloud platform; overlaps with Expeditors on forwarding services but targets a more digitally native SMB/mid-market customer base.

Broad incumbents

• XPO, Inc. U.S. asset-based less-than-truckload and brokerage provider; overlaps with Expeditors on North American ground freight and brokerage but operates an asset-heavy model and is not a global forwarder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/expdupdates
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfE8Aj5mScioVpE2nOBp6tg
• Facebookfacebook.com/expeditorsglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expeditors
• Instagraminstagram.com/EXPD_Official

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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