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EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
The Board of Directors
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc:
We consent to the use of our report incorporated herein by reference.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Seattle, Washington
May 20, 2002
E-24
EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants