News & Events

Other Events. On May 5, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing a semi-annual cash dividend. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 5, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing first quarter 2026 financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchan…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looki…

Other Events. On February 24, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing an authorization to repurchase shares. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 24, 2026, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Washington corporation, issued a press release announcing fourth quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exch…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 23, 2025, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into employment agreement with Roberto A. Martinez, President, Global Products (hereinafter “Employment Agreement”) effective as of June 1, 2025. Under the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Martinez will receive an annual base salary of $100,000, subject to p…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding lo…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding lo…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 30, 2025, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an employment agreement the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel R. Wall (the “Employment Agreement”). Under the terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Wall will receive an annual base salary of $100,000, subject to periodic review and adjustment by th…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 21, 2025, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the "Company" or "Expeditors") named Robert A. Martinez, current Senior Vice President - The Americas as the Company’s new President - Global Products, effective June 1, 2025. Robert A. Martinez, 44, joined Expeditors in 2003 in Customs Brokerage as a Customer Service Representative i…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On March 19, 2025, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the "Company" or "Expeditors") named Kelly K. Blacker, current President - Global Products as the Company’s new President - Global Geographies, effective April 1, 2025. Kelly K. Blacker, 52, joined Expeditors in 1994 and was promoted to New York Branch Manager in 2001, Columbus Distri…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding lo…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding lo…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 1, 2023, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company” or "Expeditors") named Blake R. Bell, President, Global Products as the Company’s new President, Global Services. The Company also named Kelly Blacker, Senior Vice President of Global Air as the Company’s new President, Global Products. Both appointments will be effect…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 5, 2023, Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the Company”) named Daniel R. Wall, President, Global Services, as President, Global Geographies and Operations, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Wall will succeed Richard H. Rostan, current President, Global Geographies and Operations, who previously announced his intention to retire…

Regulation FD Disclosure. The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding lo…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 7, 2023, Richard H. Rostan, President, Global Geographies and Operations informed Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. ("the Company") of his intention to retire from the Company, effective December 31, 2023. Over his long and distinguished career, Mr. Rostan had a meaningful impact on the growth and success of the Company. Mr. Rost…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 12, 2022, Eugene K. Alger, President, Global Services informed Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the Company”) of his intention to retire from the Company, effective December 31, 2022. Mr. Alger joined Expeditors in October 1981 and was promoted to District Manager in May 1982. Mr. Alger was elected Regional Vice President…

Regulation FD Disclosure The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding loo…

Regulation FD Disclosure The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forwarding loo…

Other Events. The Company has a Discretionary Stock Repurchase Plan approved by the Board of Directors that authorizes management to repurchase common stock in the open market to reduce the issued and outstanding stock down to 160 million shares. On May 2, 2022, the Board of Directors amended the plan to further authorize repurchases down to 150 million shares. The maximum number of shares available for repurchase under this plan will increase as the total number of outstanding shares increas…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 21, 2022, the Board of Directors of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Brandon S. Pedersen as a Director and member of the Board’s Audit Committee and has determined that Mr. Pedersen is an audit committee financial expert, as defined by Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. Mr. Peder…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 1, 2021, the Board of Directors of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Olivia D. Polius as a Director and member of the Board’s Audit Committee. Since 2020, Ms. Polius has served as the divisional Chief Financial Officer for three program strategy divisions at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Gender…

Regulation FD Disclosure The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS UNDER SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995; CERTAIN CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Certain portions of this document contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements such as our expectations regarding air and ocean supply and demand, port congest…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 2, 2021, Robert R. Wright, Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Board that upon completion of his current term as Director, he does not intend to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Wright’s decis…