FHI Shutdown Leaves 168 Jobs Gone | Raleigh News

A major logistics contractor shut down operations at five Publix distribution centers in Florida, eliminating 168 jobs — most in Lakeland — as the broader distribution industry surges with e-commerce growth. With no union protections or bumping rights, these workers face sudden displacement despite booming demand. The reason for FHI’s exit remains unclear, and Publix hasn’t announced a replacement — exposing how fragile contract labor jobs can be, even amid industry expansion. This isn’t an isolated case — similar layoffs ripple through the logistics sector whenever customer contracts shift. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d37dc5ff30493e44