DHL's German parent company announced Monday that it will end U.S. domestic operations in January.
Wilmington was already facing the loss of 10,000 jobs as a result of DHL parent, Deutsche Post's, May announcement that it planned to contract with UPS to handle its U.S. package-delivery services.
Elsewhere Circuit City has filed for bankruptcy protection about a week after it said it would close 20 percent of its stores. The electronics retailer has been struggling as consumers spend less amid tight credit.