EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our reports dated February 25, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein.

/s/KPMG LLP

Seattle, Washington

May 17, 2016

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