Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global provider of logistics solutions, is delighted to announce its appointment as the Official Freight Forwarding and Logistics Supporter for the British Olympic Association (known as Team GB) until the end of 2026. This marks a significant milestone as part of Kuehne+Nagel's strategic efforts to further expand its Expo & Events activities.
The partnership encompasses a wide range of logistics services, including warehousing, the coordination of domestic and international shipments, event project management, customs clearance and on-time delivery of equipment and supplies.
Team GB, is renowned for its exceptional athletic prowess and dedication to achieving greatness on the global stage. Kuehne+Nagel will play a crucial role in ensuring that the athletes have the best possible support during their Olympic journey, allowing them to focus on their performance.
This partnership allows us to further showcase our expertise in the live event sector, with a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of Team GB athletes on their Olympic journey. We are excited to be partnering with an organisation whose values align with our own - such as connecting people and creating extraordinary moments. We look forward to collaborating with Team GB to explore how we can deliver sustainable logistics solutions throughout the partnership.
Mike Priestley, UK Expo & Events Director at Kuehne+Nagel
Here at Team GB we are always working to achieve the highest possible standard of planning and preparation. Seamless logistics are a vital piece of the puzzle in developing an environment that allows our athletes to excel. Kuehne+Nagel have demonstrated their passion for excellence in the execution of their services and this alongside their ambition to be one of the most sustainable logistics operators in the market is why we are delighted to be working with them as we head into the next leg of our journey towards Paris 2024.
Tim Ellerton, Commercial Director at Team GB
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 79,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number 1 in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
About Team GB
Team GB’s vision, as the national Olympic team of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is to is to unite and inspire the nation through the power of Olympic sport, bringing the country together behind a team that everyone can believe in.
Since winning their bid to host the London 2012 Olympic Games in 2005, Team GB has consistently finished in the top five on the medal table at the summer Olympics Games, taking home 65, 67 and 64 medals from London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Team GB is the only nation to have won a gold medal at every summer Games since the first modern Olympics in 1896.
The BOA is independent, privately funded and receives no annual funding from the lottery or government. The success of Team GB is wholly dependent on support from commercial partners, patrons and income generated from fundraising events.
For further information, please visit TeamGB.com.
Press contact: Beth.sims@TeamGB.com
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