Expeditors International of Washington Inc

XMUN:EW1

Business Description

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Headquarters

United States of America US

Employees

19 800

IPO date

Jun 6, 2005

Expeditors International of Washington is a global logistics company that helps businesses move goods around the world. It does not usually own ships, planes, or trucks; instead, it arranges air and ocean freight, books space with carriers, handles customs paperwork, and coordinates the steps needed to get cargo across borders. It also offers warehousing, distribution, and other shipping-related services when customers need them.

Its main customers are importers and exporters that need a reliable middleman to manage international shipments and trade rules. Expeditors makes money by charging fees for freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and related logistics services, often as shipments move through its network of offices and partners. Because so much of its work depends on paperwork, timing, and carrier coordination, it earns its place by making global shipping easier and less risky for customers.

What makes the business model different is that it sits between shippers and transportation providers rather than replacing them. That asset-light setup lets Expeditors focus on service, compliance, and execution instead of heavy equipment or large-scale manufacturing. In practical terms, it is the organizer and problem-solver that helps merchandise move smoothly from supplier to destination.