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Expeditors International beats Q3 price quotes on early freight moves

Logistics company Expeditors International of Washington reported thirdquarter outcomes above quotes on Tuesday, driven by increasing tonnage and volumes as some shippers moved freight early due to issues over port interruptions and geopolitical tensions.

Recent labor actions at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports led shippers to speed up the motion of essential items, in some cases opting for air transport to reduce supply chain disturbances ahead of the holiday.

Geopolitical events continued to impact prices and freight flow during the quarter, said CEO Jeffrey Musser. Ocean. transit times were extended as carriers avoided the Red Sea and. were further interfered with by previous concerns over prospective port. strikes.

The Seattle, Washington-based business's ocean container. volume increased 12% in the quarter.

In spite of air cargo's greater expenses, Expeditors saw a 19%. increase in air freight tonnage, with e-commerce driving. capacity absorption and increasing rates.

The service-based company, which doesn't own the aircraft,. ships, or trucks used every day, reported a quarterly income of. $ 3 billion, beating experts' estimates of $2.44 billion,. according to information put together by LSEG.

Expeditors reported a net income of $229.6 million, or $1.63. per share, for the quarter ended September 30, from $171.4. million, or $1.16 per share, a year previously.

Analysts usually anticipated the business to publish a revenue of. $ 1.35 per share.

(source: Reuters)