FedEx Closing Savannah Facility, 107 Jobs Affected

Shipping giant cites long-term strategy to streamline operations as reason for shuttering Nicholson Drive location.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:05am

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FedEx is closing its facility at 51 Nicholson Drive in Savannah, Georgia on June 1, affecting 107 employees. The company cited its long-term 'Network 2.0' strategy to streamline and simplify pickups and deliveries as the reason for the closure. Employees have been notified and offered assistance with job placement, relocation, or severance.

Why it matters

The closure of this FedEx facility is part of a broader effort by the shipping giant to optimize its operations and distribution network. While the 107 job losses will impact the local Savannah economy, FedEx says it is committed to supporting affected employees through various transition programs.

The details

FedEx issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on March 31 for the closure of its 51 Nicholson Drive facility in Savannah. The facility will shut down on June 1, affecting 107 employees. Customers who previously used this location for package drop-off can now go to the FedEx site at 135 Coleman Parkway Blvd. in Pooler. FedEx says the closure is part of its long-term 'Network 2.0' strategy to streamline and simplify its pickup and delivery operations.

  • FedEx issued the WARN notice on March 31, 2026.
  • The Nicholson Drive facility in Savannah will close on June 1, 2026.

The players

FedEx

A global logistics company that provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services.

David Westrick

FedEx Media Relations Representative.

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What they’re saying

“We're committed to supporting impacted employees through job placement assistance, relocation aid or severance.”

— David Westrick, FedEx Media Relations Representative

The takeaway

The closure of FedEx's Savannah facility is part of the company's broader strategy to streamline its operations and distribution network. While the job losses will impact the local economy, FedEx says it is committed to supporting affected employees through various transition programs.