North Asia — Direct Operating Costs
Expeditors International of Washington North Asia — Direct Operating Costs decreased by 14.5% to $481.72M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.1%, from $554.49M to $481.72M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), North Asia — Direct Operating Costs shows a downward trend with a -19.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may signal rising carrier rates or inefficient procurement, while a decrease relative to revenue suggests improved cost management.
Detailed definition
Direct operating costs consist of the expenses paid to third-party carriers, such as airlines and ocean shipping lines,...
Peer comparison
Often labeled as 'Cost of Revenue' or 'Purchased Transportation' in the logistics sector.
expd_segment_north_asia_direct_operating_costsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.09B | $1.42B | $1.82B | $1.48B | $1.32B | $1.25B | $799.58M | $452.34M | $387.97M | $398.68M | $461.03M | $426.47M | $512.15M | $763.78M | $681.23M | $554.49M | $507.41M | $584.63M | $563.61M | $481.72M |
| QoQ Change | — | +30.4% | +28.7% | -18.9% | -10.6% | -5.5% | -36.1% | -43.4% | -14.2% | +2.8% | +15.6% | -7.5% | +20.1% | +49.1% | -10.8% | -18.6% | -8.5% | +15.2% | -3.6% | -14.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +21.8% | -11.7% | -56.2% | -69.4% | -70.7% | -68.1% | -42.3% | -5.7% | +32.0% | +91.6% | +47.8% | +30.0% | -0.9% | -23.5% | -17.3% | -13.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Expeditors International of Washington's north asia — direct operating costs?
- Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) reported north asia — direct operating costs of $481.72M in Q1 2026.
- How has Expeditors International of Washington's north asia — direct operating costs changed year-over-year?
- Expeditors International of Washington's north asia — direct operating costs decreased by 13.1% year-over-year, from $554.49M to $481.72M.
- What is the long-term trend for Expeditors International of Washington's north asia — direct operating costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Expeditors International of Washington's north asia — direct operating costs has grown at a -19.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.30B to $2.21B.
- What does north asia — direct operating costs mean?
- The direct costs paid to third-party carriers to move freight for North Asia customers.