Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 02, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 2, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000746515 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 000-13468 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WA |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1069248 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1015 Third Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle |
Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98104 |
City Area Code | 206 |
Local Phone Number | 674-3400 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of each class | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | EXPD |
Name of each exchange on which registered | NASDAQ |