{"id":75936,"date":"2026-02-04T09:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/889306526"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T12:46:04","slug":"weak-freight-demand-triggers-facility-closures-job-cuts-across-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/weak-freight-demand-triggers-facility-closures-job-cuts-across-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Weak freight demand triggers facility closures, job cuts across supply chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A wave of closures and layoffs across trucking, logistics, warehousing and transportation-linked manufacturing reflects a freight market still struggling to regain momentum in early 2026. <\/p>\n

Since mid-January 3,147 freight and manufacturing job cuts have been announced.<\/p>\n

Weak consumer demand, excess capacity, contract losses and network consolidation have pushed shippers and logistics providers to shrink footprints, while manufacturers tied to industrial freight are cutting output amid slower order volumes and tighter capital conditions. <\/p>\n

Macy\u2019s fulfillment center \u2014 Owasso, Oklahoma (993 layoffs)<\/strong>
Macy\u2019s Inc. will close its Owasso, Oklahoma, fulfillment center by the end of March as part of a broader effort to modernize and simplify its supply chain network. Employees were notified Jan. 8 that the facility \u2014 which opened in 2014 \u2014 will cease operations March 28.
The 1.3 million-square-foot distribution center was designed to employ up to 1,500 workers but currently employs 993 people. Macy\u2019s said affected employees are being offered transfer opportunities where available, along with severance and transition support.<\/p>\n

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Alton Steel \u2014 Alton, Illinois (253 layoffs)<\/strong>
Alton Steel Inc. announced it will cease operations entirely, impacting approximately 253 employees, citing structural challenges across the domestic steel industry.
The Illinois-based metals producer said aging infrastructure, limited production capacity and intensified competition from larger, better-capitalized rivals made continued operations economically unsustainable. Executives said the closure reflects broader consolidation pressures facing energy- and transportation-linked manufacturers that rely on industrial freight demand.<\/p>\n

Continental Tire of America \u2014 Barnesville, Georgia (235 layoffs)<\/strong>
Continental Tire of America will close its Barnesville, Georgia, manufacturing plant, laying off 235 employees by the end of 2026.
The facility manufactures textile reinforcement materials, including tire cord fabric, hose yarn and knitted fabric. The company said the plant has not been cost-competitive for years despite turnaround efforts and will offer career counseling and employment assistance to affected workers.<\/p>\n

CNH Industrial America \u2014 Burlington, Iowa (209 layoffs)<\/strong>
CNH Industrial America LLC is closing its Burlington, Iowa, plant, resulting in the layoff of 209 employees by May 2026. The closure follows a 2024 announcement tied to lower backhoe demand.
CNH Industrial is a global equipment and services company serving the agriculture and construction industries.<\/p>\n

King Delivery \u2014 Brooklyn, New York (153 layoffs)<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

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Fresenius USA Manufacturing \u2014 Multiple locations (165 layoffs)<\/strong>
Fresenius USA Manufacturing Inc. issued WARN notices tied to the divestiture of portions of its logistics operation to Ryder System.
The move will result in 165 layoffs across three distribution centers, including 70 workers in Coppell, Texas; 54 in Oregon, Ohio; and 41 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The layoffs will be finalized by April 10.
Affected roles include CDL and non-CDL drivers, lead drivers, transportation routers, supply chain supervisors and warehouse workers, underscoring the transportation-heavy nature of the cuts. Fresenius USA Manufacturing produces dialysis equipment and is a subsidiary of Germany-based Fresenius Medical Care.<\/p>\n

Kuehne+Nagel \u2014 Locust Grove, Georgia (153 layoffs)<\/strong>
Global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel Inc. plans to close its Locust Grove, Georgia, logistics operation, resulting in the layoff of 153 employees.
The closure is expected to occur on or around March 31. While operations are expected to transition to a new provider, the facility itself will be permanently shut down.<\/p>\n

Legacy Supply Chain \u2014 California (129 layoffs)<\/strong>
Third-party logistics provider Legacy Supply Chain is laying off 129 employees across five California locations. The workforce reductions will be finalized by April 1.
Affected sites include Brea (92 employees), San Diego (14), Fontana (11), Canoga Park (8) and Indio (4).<\/p>\n

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American Eagle Outfitters \u2014 La Palma, California (108 layoffs)<\/strong>
American Eagle Outfitters is shutting down its La Palma fulfillment center by April 3, eliminating 108 jobs. The layoffs are tied to a companywide restructuring.
The retailer has also announced plans to wind down Quiet Logistics\u2019 third-party fulfillment operations.<\/p>\n

FTI Buyer LLC \u2014 Cincinnati (104 layoffs)<\/strong>
FTI Buyer LLC plans to permanently close its Cincinnati facility, laying off 104 employees. The online auction marketplace will shut down operations on March 6, with terminations occurring on or around that date.
The company said the closure follows efforts to modernize operations and move toward a more efficient, decentralized distribution network.<\/p>\n

First Brands Group (Cardone Industries) \u2014 Arlington, Texas (88 layoffs)<\/strong>
First Brands Group is permanently closing its Arlington (Dallas-area) Cardone Industries facility, affecting 88 employees. Most workers were terminated Jan. 26, with remaining layoffs scheduled through March.
Impacted roles include shipping and receiving clerks, material handlers, logistics analysts, maintenance staff and distribution supervisors.<\/p>\n

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. \u2014 Findlay, Ohio (85 layoffs)<\/strong>
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to permanently close its Tall Timbers Mold facility in Findlay, Ohio, laying off 85 employees beginning around March 31.
Impacted roles include manufacturing technicians, engineers, quality specialists and mold operations staff, reflecting a broader restructuring of Goodyear\u2019s U.S. manufacturing footprint.<\/p>\n

Lighteum Medical \u2014 San Diego, California (83 layoffs)<\/strong>
Medical device component manufacturer Lighteum Medical is laying off 83 employees at its San Diego facility. The layoffs will be finalized by April 3.<\/p>\n

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Plug Power \u2014 Houston (74 layoffs)<\/strong>
Hydrogen equipment manufacturer Plug Power Inc. filed a WARN notice for a mass layoff at its Houston manufacturing facility on Alameda Genoa Road.
The notice lists 74 affected employees across production, welding, warehouse, technician and maintenance roles, pointing to reduced manufacturing output tied to industrial and logistics demand.<\/p>\n

Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution \u2014 Lansing, Michigan (62 layoffs)<\/strong>
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution will lay off 62 employees, including 30 CDL drivers and 23 warehouse workers, at its Lansing-area operation by April 3.
An additional 99 employees will be reassigned. The company said the move is part of a strategic consolidation designed to improve long-term operating efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n

Waddington North America \u2014 Bremen, Georgia (49 layoffs)<\/strong>
Waddington North America Inc., a manufacturer of plastic foodservice and food packaging products, is closing a facility in Bremen, Georgia, eliminating 49 jobs.
The closure and layoffs will be finalized by May 30. The company did not disclose a reason for the shutdown.<\/p>\n

Turf Care Supply Corp. \u2014 Martins Ferry, Ohio (46 layoffs)<\/strong>
Turf Care Supply Corp. will close its blending department Feb. 28, eliminating 46 jobs.
The fertilizer manufacturer cited rising operating costs, manufacturing inefficiencies, increased competition and shrinking margins. Positions affected include blender operators, lab analysts, warehouse workers and maintenance staff.<\/p>\n

Automated Harvesting LLC \u2014 Yuma, Arizona (46 layoffs)<\/strong>
Automated Harvesting LLC is closing its Yuma operations and laying off 46 workers. The ag-tech harvesting company, a subsidiary of Taylor Farms, uses automated machinery and robotics to harvest produce and operates seasonally between agricultural regions in California and Arizona.<\/p>\n

H4 Logistics LLC \u2014 Kenosha, Wisconsin (41 layoffs)<\/strong>
H4 Logistics LLC, an Amazon delivery partner, is closing its Kenosha facility at 4250 120th Ave., resulting in the layoff of all 41 employees. The entire company is shutting down, with the closure expected March 23.<\/p>\n

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Tekni-Plex \u2014 Milwaukee (39 layoffs)<\/strong>
Medical and packaging company Tekni-Plex plans to close its Milwaukee facility, impacting 39 employees.
The Pennsylvania-based company said the site will close April 30, with workforce reductions beginning March 27.<\/p>\n

GXO Logistics \u2014 Romeoville, Illinois (32 layoffs)<\/strong>
GXO Logistics will close its Romeoville, Illinois, logistics facility and lay off 32 workers by April 4.
A company spokesperson said the closure aligns with changing business needs and that affected employees may apply for roles at other GXO sites serving different customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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