Formula E and DHL, the founding and official logistics partner of the electric World Championship, announced a multi-year partnership extension from the Gen3 era to continue to bring the importance of sustainability to cities around the world.
The global delivery giant is the official founding partner and has been the official logistics partner of the world’s first all-electric motorsport world championship since September 2013.
With 40 years of international motorsport experience, DHL was instrumental in making the concept of electrified racing a reality with the inaugural event in Beijing.
Since then, DHL has supported Formula E during the 100th competition that concluded last season in Seoul, Korea, and was also the 26th city in the world to host a round of the category.
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Sustainability as a Pillar
DHL’s partnerships provide state-of-the-art sustainable logistics, incorporating customized multimodal transport, including both land and sea transport, maximizing efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
Using biofuels for all land and sea transport, DHL will travel the planned 89,100 kilometers this season, moving approximately 415 tons of valuable cargo per run, including cars, batteries, cargo units, transmission equipment, and marketing and hospitality equipment.
Commenting on the deal, Matt Scammell, Commercial Director of Formula E, said DHL has been instrumental in the birth and evolution of the championship. “We are delighted that the relationship continues as together we embark on the Gen3 era where we are racing at the edge of innovation, pushing the boundaries of EV technology development and defining the future of motorsport.”
He stated that DHL plays a pivotal role in the delivery of every racing event around the world, pioneering cutting-edge solutions in efficiency and sustainability, making them the perfect fit for the tournament and its mission.
For Arjan Sissing, Head of Global Brand Marketing, Deutsche Post DHL Group, Formula E is not just a sport, but also a vision of the future that everyone can be a part of.
“We share that same vision of a greener future and are proud to be a founding and logistics partner of Formula E since its inception. Our years of partnership have been exciting so far; working together to promote sustainability around the world. We look forward to continuing the green journey together,” he concluded.
