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Expeditors cuts 230 tech jobs in Seattle region, ending decades-long policy against layoffs
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2026-06-09MSFTMicrosoftAlpha Vantage Newsmacro
Event summary
Expeditors International, a Seattle-based logistics giant, has laid off 230 technology employees in the Seattle area, marking a significant departure from its long-standing no-layoff policy. The company attributed the decision to a shift in IT strategy focusing on global integration, with some positions moving to other regions like India. This move signals a change in the company's approach to its workforce amid evolving business needs.
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