FedEx: 15,000 jobs cut

FedEx cut ~15,000 jobs through AI-powered sorting, automated logistics, and robotics deployment across its network. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 15,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 11,250 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Transport & Logistics where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.