DHL celebrates a decade as the official logistics partner of Formula E, marking significant contributions to all-electric motorsport.
- The partnership began in 2013, showcasing DHL’s pivotal role in global race deliveries and sustainability initiatives in motorsport.
- DHL’s transport innovations include multimodal solutions and the use of biofuels to significantly reduce emissions in the racing world.
- DHL’s recent involvement brought the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship finale to Excel, London, delivering pioneering logistics solutions.
- Formula E honoured DHL’s commitment by presenting a custom-liveried Gen 1 car, highlighting sustainability achievements and milestones.
DHL has commemorated ten years as the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, a tenure that underscores its integral role in the world’s first all-electric motorsport championship. Since 2013, DHL has facilitated the delivery of 132 races, spanning across 33 cities in 24 countries. The recent culmination of the 2023/24 season took place at Excel, London, marking a decade of innovative logistical support.
A significant element of DHL’s contribution to Formula E is its commitment to sustainability through multimodal transport solutions. Utilising both sea and road freight, the company has optimised efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions substantially. For the past three seasons, DHL has incorporated biofuels into its freight operations and employed its GoGreen Plus service to minimise the environmental impact further.
In a testament to its sustainability efforts, three planes journeyed from Portland to London using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), achieving an impressive 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. This initiative highlights DHL’s dedication to advancing sustainable practices within motorsports logistics.
DHL’s role in Formula E has not only been about logistics but also innovation and strategic foresight. The partnership has seen the introduction of advanced technologies and systems, benefitting not just the championship but also enhancing DHL’s broader logistics network. Arjan Sissing, head of global brand marketing at DHL Group, acknowledged the growth and sustainability strides made over the last decade, noting the thriving fan base, car innovations, and the sport’s commitment to sustainability.
Formula E has recognised DHL’s contributions by presenting the company with a Gen 1 car, custom-designed with abstract red lines representing DHL’s brand and a green leaf symbolising sustainability. The text detailing key partnership milestones serves as a visual epitome of DHL’s pioneering efforts in sustainable motorsports logistics. Julia Pallé, VP of sustainability at Formula E, praised the collaboration, emphasising DHL’s leadership in developing next-generation logistic solutions.
DHL’s decade-long partnership with Formula E epitomises a shared vision for sustainable innovation in motorsport logistics.
