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Recently, many logistics companies including DHL Supply Chain, RXO Last Mile, etc. have announced layoffs again!
It is reported that the total number of layoffs will exceed 600!
The new round of layoff notices means that the wave of layoffs in the commercial transportation and trucking industry continues.
This is fromThe second round of layoffs since early July.Earlier in July, Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs.
DHL announces 104 layoffs
Freight giant DHL Supply Chain will permanently close its Carrollton logistics facility by September 14, laying off 104 people, according to a recent notice sent to Texas officials.
The layoffs include 76 warehouse workers and three transportation workers, as well as forklift operators, administrative staff and supervisors.
"DHL Supply Chain was recently informed of a customer's decision to transfer their operations to a new supplier. As a result, employees at our Carrollton logistics facility will be affected," DHL Supply Chain said in an email.
DHL Supply Chain said,Efforts will be made to help affected employees find positions at other logistics facilities in the area.
Menzies Aviation announces 409 layoffs
Menzies Aviation is one of the world's largest aviation services companies, with operations on six continents.
Last week, Menzies Aviation, an aviation services company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, announced 409 layoffs at Miami International Airport.
It is reported that the layoffs are related to the loss of the cargo handling services contract with Avianca Airlines.
"All positions assigned to the Avianca Airlines account will be terminated on September 16.... The layoffs are expected to be permanent," the company said in a government filing.
RXO Last Mile announces layoffs of 53 employees
Transportation solutions provider RXO Last Mile recently announced it will lay off 53 employees at two Houston facilities.
The company said the "layoffs will impact its workforce supporting customers at the following locations: 12101 Mclain Blvd. and 1256 Greens Parkway."
The layoffs are planned to be completed by September 16.
“The reason for this action is a change in the market in which we serve one of our clients. RXO willProvide severance benefits and career placement assistance to affected employees,"RXO said in an external email
Yelloh announces layoffs of 27 employees
Minnesota-based Cygnus Home Service LLC, doing business as Yellowh and formerly Schwan's Home Delivery, recently filed notices in Illinois and Wisconsin that it would lay off 29 employees.
The layoffs will include 27 employees in Mahomet, Georgetown and Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Two workers at the Fennimore and Prairie du Sac plants in Wisconsin will be laid off.
Yelloh announced in October last year that it would close 90 distribution centers in 18 states, affecting approximately 750 employees in sales, field and corporate teams.
"In the face of economic headwinds, rising business costs and a post-pandemic world, our teams across the country have worked bravely to transform our company into a modern industry leader," the company said in a letter posted on its website. ”
Pitney Bowes announces 14 layoffs
Pitney Bowes Inc. said it will lay off 14 employees in Austin and Dallas, according to documents filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
It is reported that Pitney Bowes is a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics and financial services.
Pitney Bowes has 45 fulfillment centers across the United States and employs more than 10,000 people.
It is understood that last week, Pitney Bowes sold its e-commerce unit’s fulfillment services business to supply chain logistics company Stord.
As of September 17, a factory in Austin will lay off 12 employees and a factory in Dallas will lay off two employees.
Deutsche Bahn plans to cut 30,000 jobs
In addition, it is worth noting that according to foreign media reports, Deutsche Bahn, the parent company of the well-known freight forwarding giant DB Schenker, recently stated that it plans to lay off 30,000 people, accounting for about 9% of its total employees. , in response to dire financial conditions.
Chief Financial Officer Levin Holle said the layoffs will occur over the next five years and mainly affect executive management positions, adding that about 1,500 jobs will have to be eliminated this year.
The company said it follows huge investments to repair its rail network, with strikes and bad weather leading toNet loss in the first half of the year was 1.2 billion euros.
