U.S. — Companies across the freight economy disclosed plans to eliminate at least 1,222 jobs between July 10 and July 24. Ten transportation, distribution, and freight-dependent businesses sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection between July 10 and July 24.

Amazon, Temco Logistics, and Freight Handlers Inc. accounted for most of the layoffs announced from July 10 through July 24. Amazon plans to temporarily close its 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and lay off 494 employees.

The Amazon facility in Port St. Lucie is undergoing a $200 million renovation. The facility is scheduled to close on September 17 and reopen in late 2028.

Temco Logistics disclosed 223 layoffs across three states as it discontinues flatbed delivery operations nationwide. Temco Logistics plans to cut 92 positions in Lithonia, Georgia, 71 positions in West Dallas, Texas, and 60 positions in Hialeah, Florida.

Freight Handlers Inc. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice covering 168 employees at five Publix Super Markets distribution centers in Florida. The permanent layoffs follow the loss of its third-party unloading contract.

CJ Logistics America announced 89 layoffs in University Park, Illinois, due to a local facility closure. GEODIS plans to close its facility at 1950 Palmetto Ave. in Redlands, California, eliminating 81 positions beginning September 3.

International Paper said its Carrollton, Texas, packaging plant will permanently close around September 14, affecting 64 employees. The closure affects 45 hourly workers and 19 salaried employees. International Paper attributed the closure to an ongoing network optimization strategy under CEO Andy Silvernail.

GXO Logistics reductions in San Bernardino, California, are scheduled for September 18 and affect 46 employees. Niagara Bottling's filing in Woodridge, Illinois, covers 57 employees affected by a plant closure.

Eagle Logistics LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 21. Eagle Logistics reported liabilities estimated between $1 million and $10 million and assets of no more than $50,000. The company was listed with 151 power units and 242 drivers and operated a dedicated U.S. Postal Service team route between Jacksonville, Florida, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Power Lane Logistics Distribution & Warehousing Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in California on July 22. Power Lane Logistics listed both assets and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. The company's federal operating authority was listed as not authorized, although its USDOT registration remained active.

Royal Express Delivery Inc. a Simi Valley, California-based courier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Royal Express Delivery historically operated 18 vehicles and employed 22 drivers.

C-M Transport LLC, a Vassar, Michigan-based livestock and general freight hauler, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. C-M Transport had five power units and four drivers.

Redefined Transportation Inc. a Long Beach, California-based intermodal drayage carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Redefined Transportation operated 17 tractors and 28 chassis.

TeamSeven Logistics/Chosen Spirit, a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. TeamSeven Logistics/Chosen Spirit was listed with one power unit and one driver.

Tradavo Inc. a Lakewood, Colorado-based wholesale supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 16. Tradavo reported assets between $100,000 and $500,000 and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million.

Collabow Inc. a Los Angeles-based women's apparel manufacturer and wholesaler, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 14. Collabow reported both assets and liabilities estimated between $1 million and $10 million. Collabow was listed with approximately 45 to 50 full-time employees.

World Food LLC, a Florida perishable prepared-food manufacturer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 13. World Food LLC reported assets under $50,000 and liabilities estimated between $500,000 and $1 million. World Food LLC was previously estimated to employ between 160 and 200 people.