Warehouse operators, final-mile providers and manufacturers disclosed more than 1,200 planned layoffs as bankruptcy filings mounted among carriers and freight-dependent businesses.
Major layoffs across logistics and manufacturing
Companies across the freight economy disclosed plans to eliminate at least 1,222 jobs as warehouse operators, delivery providers and manufacturers continued to consolidate facilities and adjust their networks.
Amazon, Temco Logistics and Freight Handlers Inc. accounted for most of the layoffs announced from July 10 through July 24, while 10 transportation, distribution and freight-dependent businesses sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The largest announcement came from Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN), which plans to temporarily close its 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and lay off 494 employees while the property undergoes a $200 million renovation. The facility is scheduled to close on Sept. 17 and reopen in late 2028, making the Amazon reductions temporary rather than a permanent exit from the market.
Temco Logistics disclosed another 223 layoffs across three states as the final-mile provider discontinues flatbed delivery operations nationwide. The company plans to cut 92 positions in Lithonia, Georgia; 71 in West Dallas; and 60 in Hialeah, Florida.
Freight Handlers Inc., commonly known as FHI, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice covering 168 employees at five Publix Sudistribution centers in Florida. The permanent layoffs follow the loss of FHI’s third-party unloading contract, notice.
Logistics and manufacturing layoffs announced July 10–24
The latest filings also include permanent closures or workforce reductions at facilities operated by GEODIS, CJ Logistics America, GXO Logistics, Niagara Bottling and International Paper.
- Amazon, Port St. Lucie, Florida — E-commerce fulfillment and warehousing: 494 layoffs; temporary closure for a $200 million renovation; reopening planned for late 2028
- Freight Handlers Inc., five Publix distribution centers in Florida, including Sarasota and Lakeland — Warehouse unloading and freight-handling contractor: 168 layoffs; lost its third-party unloading contract
- Temco Logistics, Lithonia, Georgia — Final-mile delivery and logistics: 92 layoffs; nationwide discontinuation of flatbed delivery operations
- Temco Logistics, West Dallas, Texas — Final-mile delivery and logistics: 71 layoffs; nationwide discontinuation of flatbed delivery operations
- Temco Logistics, Hialeah, Florida — Final-mile delivery and logistics: 60 layoffs; nationwide discontinuation of flatbed delivery operations
- CJ Logistics America, University Park, Illinois — Contract logistics and warehousing: 89 layoffs; local facility closure
- GEODIS, Redlands, California — Contract logistics and warehousing: 81 layoffs; permanent facility closure
- International Paper, Carrollton, Texas — Packaging manufacturer: 64 layoffs; network optimization and permanent closure of the Carrollton South plant
- Niagara Bottling, Woodridge, Illinois — Beverage manufacturing and distribution: 57 layoffs; plant closure
- GXO Logistics, San Bernardino, California — Contract logistics and warehousing: 46 layoffs; permanent facility closures and related workforce reductions
The announcements do not necessarily mean all 1,222 employees have already been separated. Several notices list effective dates in September, while Amazon’s closure is planned for Sept. 17. International Paper said its Carrollton, Texas, packaging plant will permanently close around Sept. 14, affecting 45 hourly workers and 19 salaried employees. The company attributed the move to an ongoing network optimization strategy under CEO Andy Silvernail.
GEODIS plans to close its facility at 1950 Palmetto Ave. in Redlands, California, eliminating 81 positions beginning Sept. 3. GXO’s San Bernardino reductions are scheduled for Sept. 18, while Niagara Bottling’s Woodridge, Illinois, filing covers 57 employees affected by a plant closure.
10 companies seek Chapter 11 protection
The period also produced Chapter 11 filings from seven trucking, courier or logistics businesses and three freight-dependent manufacturers and distributors.
Eagle Logistics LLC, a Wayne, New Jersey-based general freight carrier, filed for protection on July 21 with liabilities estimated between $1 million and $10 million and assets of no more than $50,000. The filing is notable because Eagle Logistics is substantially larger than the other carriers in the bankruptcy group. The company was listed with 151 power units and 242 drivers and operated a dedicated U.S. Postal Service team route between Jacksonville, Florida, and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Power Lane Logistics Distribution & Warehousing Inc. filed Chapter 11 in California on July 22. The Tracy-based warehousing and transportation provider listed both assets and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. Its federal operating authority was listed as not authorized, although its USDOT registration remained active.
- Royal Express Delivery Inc., a Simi Valley, California-based courier that historically operated 18 vehicles and employed 22 drivers.
- Rambo Transport Inc., a Bakersfield, California-based carrier operating 5 power units and employing 8 drivers.
- C-M Transport LLC, a Vassar, Michigan-based livestock and general freight hauler with 5 power units and 4 drivers.
- Redefined Transportation Inc., a Long Beach, California-based intermodal drayage carrier operating 17 tractors and 28 chassis.
- TeamSeven Logistics/Chosen Spirit, a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based carrier listed with 1 power unit and 1 driver.
Freight-dependent distributors and manufacturers restructure
Three companies outside the core trucking sector also filed Chapter 11 petitions.
Tradavo Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based wholesale supplier serving campground and hospitality retailers, filed on July 16. The company reported assets between $100,000 and $500,000 and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million.
Collabow Inc., a Los Angeles-based women’s apparel manufacturer and wholesaler, filed on July 14 with both assets and liabilities estimated between $1 million and $10 million. The company was listed with approximately 45 to 50 full-time employees and used wholesale and e-commerce distribution channels.
World Food LLC, a Florida perishable prepared-food manufacturer, filed on July 13 with assets under $50,000 and liabilities estimated between $500,000 and $1 million. The provided court summary did not state a reason for the filing. The company was previously estimated to employ between 160 and 200 people.
Source: FreightWaves
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
