XPO Logistics, a provider of freight transportation services, and IRONMAN® Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) has announced an extension of their current partnership through the 2024 season.
XPO provides logistics support for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3® triathlon events using a dedicated fleet to transport equipment from race to race across Europe. Teams of XPO drivers will set up the finish-line arch, tents, fencing, staging and merchandising fixtures in advance for over 30 events this year.
Thibault Vellard, Regional Director, South West Europe, EMEA for the IRONMAN Group, said:
“XPO has proven to be a valuable partner for IRONMAN in Europe, providing us with expert service that meets our requirements for safe, time-critical performance. We’re very pleased to have XPO’s support through 2024.”
Luis Gómez, President, XPO Logistics – Europe, said:
“Our team takes pride in doing our part to ensure that each race goes smoothly for the athletes and spectators. We’ll be in 14 countries supporting IRONMAN in 2022 and look forward to more years of exciting competition.”