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FedEx Layoffs Hit SoCal as Facilities Close Under Network 2.0
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
FedEx is closing facilities in Southern California—Palm Springs, San Diego, and Victorville—cutting 173 jobs as part of its Network 2.0 plan to merge air and ground delivery operations and streamline its package delivery network. The company aims to save $2 billion in revenue by 2027 through these efficiency improvements.
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FedEx’s facility closures open an opportunity for logistics tech companies in Southern California to offer alternative last-mile solutions. You can pitch to regional shippers now that FedEx is reducing coverage, creating gaps in local delivery networks.
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