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F1 Logistics: DHL's race from port to pi...

Seatrade Maritime by Informa Markets
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The Formula 1 calendar of 24 races spanning the globe presents a formidable logistics challenge covering sea, land and air all managed by DHL.

In this episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast we are in conversation with Simon Price, Event Logistics Manager for DHL Motorsports.

Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand sat down with Simon in the paddock ahead of the recent Singapore F1 event to find out how DHL ensures that critical freight always arrives on time at every race weekend.

You will learn from Simon about:

  • The various modes of transport DHL uses across different locations
  • The important role container shipping plays at international races with multiple sets of sea freight
  • Which shipping line is DHL’s preferred partner for F1
  • The challenges of motorsport logistics and specific examples of how these were overcome
  • The freight journey between the F1 races in Baku, Azerbaijan, and Singapore two weeks later
  • Using sustainable fuels to meet carbon neutral targets
  • And future developments for the logistics behind F1

Listen to the full episode now to hear about these and much more

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