DP World and SailGP have partnered to manage logistics for the global racing championship , covering its annual calendar across five continents.
DP World will oversee sea freight, courier services, route optimisation, and low-carbon transport, with regional teams providing on-site support and a UAE-based Control Tower offering 24/7 global oversight. It will also help SailGP achieve sustainability goals through carbon-neutral logistics and race-by-race emissions tracking.
The partnership includes transporting F50 catamarans, which are disassembled for sea freight and reassembled at race venues. Additional supplies like team boats and broadcast equipment will also be moved.
DP World Chief Communications Officer, Daniel van Otterdijk, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Sail GP to help them deliver smarter, more efficient and more sustainable logistics solutions for their global calendar of races over the next three years.
“It’s another great opportunity to bring our global network and world class logistics capabilities to the sporting arena and we’re excited to get started at the race this weekend .”
SailGP Managing Director, Andrew Thompson, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome DP World onboard as SailGP’s Global Smart Logistics Partner. SailGP is one of the most complex logistical operations in sport.
“Transporting thousands of pieces of race equipment around the world means we need to work with industry-leading forward thinking partners such as DP World. Together, we’re finding new and innovative ways to bring our global calendar and the most exciting racing on water to more fans than ever before – shaping a truly unique and authentic global partnership.”
Earlier this month, DP World marked the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth at London Gateway with the arrival of the MSC Sena.
