#logistics

If you work in customer service, logistics, planning, pricing, etc - be prepared to train your replacement in costa rica after the huntsman merger. They're for sure going to leverage the global service center in order to hit the 400 million synergy targets.

Will Certified Centers/Refurb for PepsiCo switch to 3pl like a lot of other warehouses in the US? All refurb operations in Turkey were taken over by a 3pl based out of France and will be responsible for 20k coolers annually. Just wondering if Certified Centers will fall into the 3pl run side of things. Lots of weird movements at our certified center since the Elliot Investments.

If you are working at a warehouse, your time as a PepsiCo employee is limited. By 2028, expect most to be run by 3rd party logistics. You will be working for those companies if you choose, but not PEP.

Bumped this from @b5+1kxx3f613 for info.

A significant wave of job losses is impacting the logistics industry. Over 7,000 positions have been eliminated across various companies. This trend reflects a broader economic adjustment within the sector. The full extent of these layoffs is still unfolding. Further details on the affected companies are emerging.

https://theloadstar.com/freightwaves-more-than-7000-jobs-cut-in-new-wave-of-closures/

Numerous companies across freight, distribution, and manufacturing are implementing significant workforce reductions. Over 7,000 jobs are affected by these recent announcements. Tyson Foods leads these cuts with over 3,000 positions eliminated due to facility closures and operational shifts. Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of over 1,200 employee impacts as it seeks capital or a buyer. These layoffs are part of a larger trend of restructuring within transportation and production networks.

United States

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-distress-report-more-than-7000-jobs-cut-in-new-wave-of-closures

Postal Center International will eliminate 164 positions at its San Antonio facility. The company specializes in mail operations and logistics for private businesses. This action represents a significant reduction in the local workforce. Further details regarding the specific reasons for the layoffs are not provided in the available text. The company's operations are primarily focused on business-to-business services.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2026/08/18/mail-operator-layoffs.html

Ryder has announced significant layoffs affecting 73 employees in Fayetteville. The company's location at 2486 Gillespie Street will cease operations on October 12th. This closure is part of a transition where another logistics provider will take over the facility. Ryder stated that it will maintain its presence and operations within the Fayetteville area. The affected workers were notified via a WARN Act notice.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

https://abc11.com/post/ryder-trucks-announces-73-layoffs-coming-fayetteville/19693737/

FedEx is closing hundreds of shipping centers nationwide as part of its Network 2.0 plan. This consolidation effort is expected to eliminate over 200 locations by the end of 2027. The company is also laying off more than 160 workers in New York due to these closures. This contrasts with a significant $18 million expansion of its Memphis hub. FedEx is investing in cost-cutting measures to maintain profitability.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.inc.com/amaya-nichole/fedex-closing-shipping-centers-doomed-locations-2026/91381130

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/07/17/logistics-company-temco-to-lay-off-60-employees.html

A third-party logistics provider has laid off 168 employees following the termination of its contract with Publix Super Markets. The company, Freight Handlers, will cease unloading services at five Publix distribution centers in Florida. This action impacts warehouse handlers, leads, and management staff. Affected employees have been notified of their permanent separation. Publix directed inquiries to Freight Handlers for further comment.

Lakeland, Sarasota

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/jul/21/layoffs-publix-facilities-lakeland-sarasota/

Several companies in the logistics and trucking industries are experiencing significant financial difficulties. Fusion Transport LLC is laying off 79 workers at its New Jersey facility. Multiple other transportation and logistics firms have recently filed for bankruptcy protection. These filings include Jackson and Son Hauling LLC, Victory Freight Corp., IPS Express Logistics Inc., and Talon Logistics Inc. The widespread financial strain affects various segments of the freight economy.

New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois, California, Virginia

https://www.indexbox.io/blog/logistics-and-trucking-companies-cut-jobs-file-for-bankruptcy-in-july-2026/

Logistics firm Fusion Transport LLC is planning to eliminate 79 positions at its New Jersey location. These workforce reductions are slated to begin on October 1st. The company offers a range of services including freight management and warehousing. Fusion Transport was established in 2019 through a merger. The impact on the Piscataway facility's future operations remains uncertain.

Piscataway, New Jersey

https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/major-middlesex-county-logistics-company-143942468.html?ref=biztoc.com

Amazon has recently implemented significant layoffs. These job cuts are occurring within a competitive and saturated employment landscape. The company's actions are contributing to a challenging environment for job seekers. This situation highlights broader trends in the technology and logistics sectors. The full impact of these reductions is still unfolding.

Seattle, Washington

https://theloadstar.com/cnbc-amazon-layoffs-take-their-toll-in-saturated-job-market/

The logistics and freight sector continues to experience significant distress. Hundreds of warehouse workers in Indiana are facing imminent layoffs. Humano LLC and SIMOS announced over 1,100 job cuts at an Avon facility. Ryder Integrated Logistics also reported 76 layoffs in Plainfield, Indiana. Multiple small trucking and warehousing companies recently filed for bankruptcy protection.

Avon, Indiana

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-distress-report-warehouse-cuts-mount-trucking-bankruptcies-continue

Dallas-area logistics provider Alan Ritchey Inc. said it will close an Irving transfer center and lay off 232 employees beginning in September, according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Affected workers include forklift operators, shippers, packers, supervisors and managers.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/north-texas-based-logistics-company-220503734.html

https://www.indexbox.io/blog/bankruptcies-and-layoffs-hit-transportation-and-logistics-sector-in-june-2026/

Expeditors, a global logistics company, announced 230 employee layoffs. These job cuts affect five locations across Washington state. The layoffs are due to a workplace restructuring. This restructuring impacts the company's U.S. Global Technology Department. Separations are expected between August 8 and December 31.

Bellevue, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/bellevue-lay-off-logistics-wa/4246426

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/union-pacific-adds-peak-surcharges-in-southern-california

I’m hearing that across the US. Many midsized customers will go warehouse in October. What’s the word out there?

American Expediting will shut down its operations. This closure includes layoffs at its Media headquarters. The company's lenders refused further financing. They also did not approve debt restructuring. These actions led to the company's shutdown.

Media, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/06/08/american-expediting-layoffs-closure-logistics.html

The freight and logistics industry is experiencing widespread financial distress. Numerous transportation and logistics firms sought bankruptcy protection. Sparhawk Trucking, SP Trans, and M&L Express are among those seeking Chapter 11 or Chapter 7. Facility closures and employee layoffs also impacted the sector. HelloFresh, GEODIS Logistics, FedEx, and Americold Logistics are closing sites.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/freight-distress-spreads-bankruptcies-layoffs-120000808.html

Geodis Logistics is closing a facility. This closure will result in 185 layoffs. The facility is located in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania. It will close no later than August 31, 2026. The company filed a WARN notice regarding the permanent layoffs.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/05/cumberland-county-facility-to-close-laying-off-185-people.html

Anyone know what the top out pay for this position is? Or how to tell what your top out pay is?

Likely rural centers as the goal seems to be picking up B2C packages near big city warehouses and not spread out residential deliveries. However every other package delivery company is after this same easy money. Least work gets more dollars.

Supply chain companies recently announced over 800 job cuts. These layoffs affect warehousing, trucking, and last-mile delivery operations. Contract losses, non-renewals, and facility closures are primary reasons. Saddle Creek Logistics, Ryder System, and Day & Ross USA are among the affected firms. This trend signals ongoing pressure in dedicated and contract freight markets.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing

Small trucking and logistics companies are filing for bankruptcy. This trend shows continued financial pressure on smaller carriers. Freight demand remains uneven while costs stay high. Bankruptcies include micro-fleets and mid-sized regional operators. Some companies are liquidating rather than reorganizing their operations.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s

Mississippi experienced approximately 500 job reductions during the first quarter of 2026. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released its quarterly report detailing these cuts. GXO Logistics was responsible for over 200 of these job losses. These specific layoffs occurred in DeSoto County. Greenwood Leflore Hospital also announced potential large-scale layoffs ahead of its expected closure.

DeSoto County, Mississippi

https://mississippitoday.org/2026/04/16/data-centers-layoffs-musk-marketplace/

US logistics and trucking companies eliminated 829 positions recently. These reductions stem from shifting supply chain strategies and contract losses. Saddle Creek Logistics Services cut 168 jobs in Texas. Ryder System closed an Iowa warehouse, laying off 153 employees. Day & Ross USA also reduced 149 jobs across five states.

https://www.harianbasis.co/en/us-logistics-firms-layoffs-contract-losses

Alan Ritchey, Inc. will lay off 176 employees. The logistics company filed a WARN notice for its Phillipsburg, New Jersey facility. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 17, 2026. The company is ending operations at this site. This follows the non-renewal of a contract with the United States Postal Service.

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

https://whatnow.com/news/local-news/family-owned-freight-and-logistics-company-files-warn-notice-for-176-layoffs-at-phillipsburg-facility/

Over 800 jobs were cut across the U.S. logistics and trucking sectors. These layoffs stem from contract losses, facility closures, and changing supply chain strategies. Saddle Creek Logistics, Ryder System, and Day & Ross USA are among the affected companies. Roles impacted include forklift operators, warehouse workers, drivers, and dockworkers. This trend reflects continued pressure on contract freight and shifting customer demands.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing

Saddle Creek Logistics Services will lay off 168 employees. These job cuts affect its facility in New Caney, Texas. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice on April 15. The layoffs are scheduled to take place on June 11, 2026. No specific reason for the workforce reduction was provided in the filing.

New Caney, Texas

https://whatnow.com/houston/local-news/60-year-old-logistics-services-provider-to-lay-off-168-employees-at-new-caney-facility/

United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to close dozens of packaging facilities. This information was disclosed in a recent court filing. The closures include locations with union employees across many states. UPS previously announced 30,000 job cuts and 24 facility closures in January. The company is undergoing a large network reconfiguration for efficiency.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91494908/ups-closing-package-facilities-2026-full-list-doomed-locations-states

Walmart is closing two fulfillment centers. One facility is in Matteson, Illinois, and another is in Worcester, Massachusetts. These closures will impact 201 employees in total. The company is shifting to larger, automated logistics operations. Saks Global and ShipMonk are also reducing their logistics footprints.

https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/logistics/walmart-layoffs-closes-smaller-fulfillment-centers-illinois-massachusetts-sams-club-saks-global-shipmonk-job-cuts-1238871849/

Kentucky Cooperage announced 110 permanent job reductions. These layoffs will occur at its Lebanon, Kentucky barrel plant. The cuts impact production, maintenance, and logistics positions. The company plans to consolidate operations to a single shift. This decision aligns with current market demand in the bourbon sector.

Lebanon, Kentucky

https://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article311857288.html

Lineage Logistics plans a mass layoff of 208 workers. The layoffs will affect employees at its East Pottsville facility. Employee terminations are scheduled for May 27. The company attributes the layoffs to a loss of customers. Lineage Logistics purchased the facility from Tyson Foods last year.

Cass Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.republicanherald.com/2026/03/27/lineage-to-conduct-mass-layoffs-at-highridge-business-park-facility/

A few days old news

https://www.retaildetail.eu/news/fashion/nike-pulls-the-plug-on-411-jobs-in-laakdal/

Nearly 4,000 workers across various US supply chains have been affected by recent layoffs. These job cuts span EV battery plants, auto parts factories, warehouses, and rail terminals. SK Battery America laid off 958 workers at its Georgia EV battery plant due to shifting demand. Bankrupt First Brands Group cut 905 jobs across facilities in Texas and Tennessee. Campbell's will eliminate 205 jobs in Texas as it retools a plant for sauce production. Several logistics and distribution operators also announced significant workforce reductions.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-layoffs-spread-across-warehouses-factories-and-rail-terminals

Brooklyn-based King Delivery LLC, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, is closing operations and laying off 153 workers, according to state filings. Founded in 2024, the company operated in the transportation and logistics sector.
The closures and layoffs were attributed to weak freight demand and a reduction in the volume of packages handled for their largest customer, Amazon
The layoffs were reported as part of a wave of job cuts in January and February 2026.

Legacy Supply Chain Services, Inc. is laying off 117 employees across multiple California locations due to weakened freight demand, with cuts finalized by early April 2026. Affected positions include warehouse workers, drivers, and supervisors, with the largest impact in Brea, San Diego, and Fontana.