DHL delivers World Touring Car Championship ending to Qatar
Logistics has actually constantly been the "behind-the-scenes" engine of motorsports occasions around the world. No vehicles, engines, or fuel would ever reach the race place on time without reliable logistics. And genuinely world class motor sports occasions require world class logistics partners.
DHL, the world's leading logistics business, has been Official Logistics Partner of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) given that 2010. In 2015, the logistics specialist has accountabled for all logistics services, including transport and customizeds clearance of team cars, spares, tyres, scrutineering equipment, fuel, pit & broadcasting equipment at the FIA WTCC DHL RACE OF QATAR, which is the last race of the 2015 WTCC season. The race in Qatar will likewise be the first time that the gulf nation has actually hosted the worldwide motor-racing champion.
Nael Attiyat, Country Manager, Qatar, DHL Express, said: "The rapidly growing worldwide event needs important support from various all areas-- logistics being among them. DHL has been pivotal in offering international logistic options and proficiency throughout the championship. Comprehensive prep works have actually been deployed to guarantee Qatar's successful hosting of the race which mirrors the constant efforts of showcasing the nation's outstanding capabilities to arrange such distinguished global sporting events.
For a world class motorsports event, speed off the track as well as on it is exactly what matters. Nearly 200 lots of freight for the championship has actually had to be quickly dispatched from Buriram, Thailand, the host of the previous WTCC race, over 5480 kilometers to the Losail circuit in Qatar, so that everything was in place on time, and all taking part groups might focus on their preparations for the race
The race behind the race.
For the groups competing in WTCC, it's all about the racing against your competitors, but for DHL it's a race versus the clock and every minute counts. An unrivalled worldwide network and fast, trustworthy delivery, right as much as the eleventh hour if required, are amongst DHL's significant selling points. For much shorter transit times or in the case of emergency situations, DHL uses its worldwide express delivery service, which can link over 90 % of the world's downtown within 48 hours. DHL's network can contact aircraft, helicopters, trucks as well as boats and motorcycles at short notice to ship urgently needed products around the world. Behind all the high octane action on the WTCC tracks, DHL is hard at work behind the scenes. The transportation of a big part of the devices needs unique care and attention. DHL's substantial experience of over thirty years in supporting motor sports championships brings specialist knowledge and the know the best ways to deal with delicate, high value and vulnerable equipment, in addition to harmful products.
Excellent logistics in WTCC suggests great preparation. Prep work for the season already starts throughout each prior season. Far away overseas shipments, in particular, need thorough preparation. All required paperwork and materials need to be checked far ahead of time to guarantee smooth customizeds clearance upon arrival, and guidelines and regulations vary from country to nation. DHL's professional motor sports are experienceded in the particular requirements for the race devices worldwide and, well prior to the start of every WTCC season, DHL's race behind the race is currently underway.
