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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. to Lay Off 500 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.7%
500 OF 18,690 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Seattle, Washington.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 500 employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on January 15, 2024, and will primarily impact the company's Seattle headquarters. This decision comes in response to ongoing challenges in the logistics sector, including rising costs and shifting market demands. The company has stated that these cuts are necessary to streamline operations and remain competitive in a rapidly changing industry landscape. Further details regarding specific departments affected have yet to be disclosed.

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. cut 500 jobs.

That is roughly 2.7% of the 18,690 people Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 760 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 500 employees. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.EXPD
Industrials · 18,690 employees
5
EVENTS TRACKED
1,490
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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