FedEx is Now Warning of Upcoming Layoffs

June 30, 2025

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Updated on July 2, 2025

June 30, 2025 — GREENSBORO, N.C. — FedEx Corp. will shutter its shipping center on Old Oak Ridge Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, by September 2025, resulting in the layoff of approximately 164 employees.

The closure is part of the company’s broader Network 2.0 initiative, aimed at streamlining operations and consolidating its Express and Ground networks to enhance efficiency and reduce excess capacity.

According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the layoffs will take effect in September.

FedEx has confirmed that many of the affected workers have been offered opportunities to transition to other roles within the company, though specific numbers were not disclosed.

The facility, located near the Piedmont Triad International Airport, has been a key hub for the company’s logistics operations in the region.

The closure aligns with FedEx’s ongoing network transformation strategy, which includes closing approximately 30% of its package facilities across the United States to optimize its delivery network.

FedEx reported that as of June 2025, about 2.5 million average daily volume packages are processed through Network 2.0-optimized stations, out of a total U.S. daily volume of 13.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.

This strategic overhaul is designed to improve customer service and adapt to shifting market demands amid economic challenges, including trade turbulence exacerbated by recent tariffs.

FedEx’s decision comes at a time of broader economic adjustments in North Carolina.

The Charlotte region, a significant employment hub for the company, has seen other major job shifts recently, with companies like Wells Fargo announcing 194 layoffs in Winston-Salem and Amazon planning to add 500 tech jobs east of Charlotte.

The Greensboro closure adds to the state’s complex employment landscape, balancing tech gains with losses in logistics and manufacturing sectors.

A FedEx spokesperson stated, “As part of our previously announced network transformation strategy, the FedEx facility on Old Oak Ridge Road in Greensboro will close in September.

We are committed to supporting our impacted team members by offering job assistance and opportunities for reemployment within the company where possible.”

The layoffs follow a pattern of workforce reductions at FedEx facilities nationwide.

In June, the company announced layoffs of over 300 workers in Fort Worth, Texas, and 84 in Des Moines, Iowa, citing similar network consolidation efforts and the transition of some business to third-party logistics providers.

The Economic Impact

These moves reflect FedEx’s response to a challenging economic environment, including a reported slump in stock prices due to reduced demand and profit forecasts affected by global trade disruptions, such as the Trump administration’s tariffs on China, which were adjusted from 145% to 30% in May 2025.

Local officials in Greensboro have expressed concern about the economic impact of the closure.

The Triad region, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, has been working to diversify its economy, but the loss of 164 jobs could strain local employment resources.

Community leaders are reportedly engaging with FedEx to explore support for affected workers, including job fairs and retraining programs.

The closure also coincides with a period of transition for FedEx following the passing of its founder, Fred Smith, at age 80 in June 2025.

Smith’s legacy of innovation and philanthropy has left a significant mark on the logistics industry, and the company continues to navigate its future under new leadership while pursuing aggressive cost-cutting measures.

For affected employees, FedEx has promised job assistance and potential reemployment opportunities, though details remain limited.

The company’s Network 2.0 initiative is expected to continue reshaping its operations, with further closures anticipated in larger U.S. markets like California and Massachusetts.

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