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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. reports developments in global logistics, international freight forwarding and customs-related services. The company operates a non-asset-based logistics model using an integrated information management system and a worldwide network of district and branch locations on six continents. Its services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution, and customized logistics solutions.
Expeditors news commonly covers quarterly operating results, airfreight tonnage, ocean container volume, freight pricing, capacity conditions, trade-policy complexity and demand for customs brokerage, Transcon, distribution and order management services. Recurring corporate updates also include semi-annual cash dividends, share repurchase authorizations and executive leadership changes.
Expeditors International of Washington reported a strong first quarter of 2021, with diluted EPS increasing 135% to $1.67 and net earnings rising 135% to $287 million. Operating income surged 142% to $386 million, while revenues climbed 77% to $3.4 billion. Airfreight and ocean container volumes both rose 29%. CEO Jeffrey S. Musser noted challenges in securing capacity amid high demand and market volatility, but expressed confidence in the company’s ability to navigate disruptions.
Expeditors International (NASDAQ:EXPD) reported impressive fourth quarter 2020 results, with diluted earnings per share increasing 47% to $1.16 and net earnings rising 45% to $199 million. Operating income surged 56% to $282 million, while revenues soared 55% to $3.2 billion. The company achieved record airfreight tonnage and ocean container volumes, showcasing its resilience amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite elevated air and ocean rates, supply and demand imbalances are expected to persist into 2021, impacting pricing conditions.
Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ: EXPD) declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.52 per share on November 2, 2020. This dividend is set to be paid on December 15, 2020, to shareholders who are on record as of December 1, 2020.
Expeditors is a leading global logistics company based in Seattle, operating through 176 offices worldwide. Their services encompass air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and various customized logistics solutions, ensuring a robust global supply chain.
Expeditors International (NASDAQ: EXPLD) reported its third quarter 2020 results, highlighting a 22% increase in diluted EPS to $1.12 and a 19% rise in net earnings to $191 million. Operating income also grew by 22% to $252 million, while revenues reached $2.5 billion, a 19% increase year-over-year. Despite challenges from COVID-19, airfreight tonnage and ocean container volumes showed resilience, though both fell 5%. The company faced ongoing supply/demand imbalances, particularly in airfreight, leading to higher rates.