#workforce-reduction
(12 articles)Tariffs Trigger Supply Chain Job Cuts: ASCM Survey Data
A joint ASCM and CNBC survey reveals that tariff policies are directly correlating with elevated job layoff rates across the supply chain sector. This finding signals a structural shift in how compani
ArcBest Cuts 2% Workforce in Organizational Restructuring
ArcBest, a major North American asset-based carrier and logistics provider, has announced organizational changes coupled with a 2% workforce reduction. This move reflects broader industry pressures on
Expeditors Faces Scrutiny Over Mass Layoffs Despite No-Layoff Promise
A detailed investigative series by The Loadstar has documented significant layoffs at Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., creating tension between the company's longstanding public commitmen
Expeditors Mass Layoffs Fuel M&A Takeover Speculation
Expeditors International has faced intense scrutiny following the elimination of approximately 2,000 positions beginning in 2023, with the company declining to formally classify these reductions as la
Wave of Carrier Bankruptcies, 1,100+ Logistics Jobs Lost
The freight and logistics sector is experiencing significant structural stress, with five trucking and transportation companies filing for bankruptcy protection between June 5-15, while simultaneously
CH Robinson slashes 31% workforce amid AI automation wave
CH Robinson has undergone a dramatic 31% workforce reduction, cutting employment from a 2022 peak of 17,399 to approximately 11,855 by early 2026. This contraction reflects a combination of AI-driven
Expeditors CEO Prioritizes Recruiter Over Affected Employees
Expeditors International announced significant layoffs that affected employees with decades of tenure, yet CEO Dan Wall's initial communication following the announcement went to a recruiter—not to th
Expeditors Breaks 40-Year No-Layoff Promise with Targeted Job Cuts
Expeditors International has abandoned a core cultural pillar that defined the company for over four decades: its no-layoff commitment. The Bellevue-based freight forwarder has begun implementing targ
WiseTech CEO Threatened Over 2,000 Redundancies and AI Replacement
WiseTech Global, a critical logistics software provider, is experiencing severe internal upheaval following the announcement and implementation of 2,000 redundancies. The situation has escalated to in
Kuehne+Nagel Cuts 2,000+ Jobs Amid Middle East Conflict
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest freight forwarding and logistics providers, has announced workforce reductions exceeding 2,000 positions as it navigates operational challenges stemming from M
Alan Ritchey closes NJ hub, cuts 176 jobs amid USPS contract loss
Alan Ritchey Inc., a major logistics carrier, is closing its Phillipsburg, New Jersey distribution hub and eliminating 176 jobs effective July 17, 2026. The closure directly results from the U.S. Post
FedEx Cuts 43 Jobs at Menands Facility
FedEx has announced a reduction of 43 jobs at its Menands facility, reflecting ongoing optimization efforts within the multinational shipping company's operational footprint. This localized workforce