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Expeditors

Global freight forwarder and licensed customs broker

Enterprise programs

Expeditors combines freight forwarding with customs brokerage and runs Tradewin, its own trade-consulting brand. It is licensed by CBP nationally and in each district where it operates, and offers foreign-trade zone services. It has more than 20,000 staff across 335+ locations in 100 countries.

Best for: Multinational importers who want forwarding, brokerage and trade consulting from one provider

Quote only

  • – Publishes prices
  • – Files CAPE refunds
  • – Duty drawback
  • – Takes small importers
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Facts checked November 8, 2026 against the sources listed below. Expeditors does not pay to appear here.

1 Legal nameExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.
2 HeadquartersBellevue, WA
3 Founded1979
4 Size20,000+ employees; 335+ locations in 100 countries
5 CBP licenseLicensed by CBP nationally and in each customs district where it operates.
6 TechnologyTradeflow trade-management software.
7 Published pricesNot disclosed
8 IEEPA refundsPublishes CAPE guidance for clients but does not say it files refund declarations for them or list a fee.

Services confirmed by a source

  • ✓ Customs entries
  • ✓ Foreign-trade zones
  • ✓ Trade compliance consulting

Where we recommend them

Worth knowing before you sign

  • Publishes CAPE guidance but does not say it files refund claims for clients.
  • ISF, bonds and drawback are not listed on the pages reviewed.

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Sources

  1. Expeditors: company overview
  2. Expeditors: 2023 annual report
  3. Expeditors: CAPE Phase 1 newsflash

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