In February 2022, Expeditors International of Washington Inc. suffered a ransomware attack that severely disrupted its computer systems, crippling operational capabilities. The attack forced most employees to stay away from the Seattle office for over a week, with restricted access to their workstations. The incident exacerbated global supply chain pressures, already strained by pandemic-related disruptions. While the company managed to restore all core systems by late March, the prolonged downtime caused significant logistical delays, financial losses, and reputational damage. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, demonstrating how cyber threats can paralyze large-scale logistics operations with cascading effects on international trade and commerce.

The logistics operation of Expeditors International was disrupted by a cyberattack. The attack also affected its accounting systems and resulted in a delay in the filing of its annual report. Although, the firm had restored its systems soon yet the operations were to recover fully.