Kuehne+Nagel is the official logistics partner for SailGP for the next three seasons until the end of 2024.
The logistics firm will work with SailGP to support the global logistics of its multi-continent race calendar using sustainable transport methods including alternative fuels.
In addition, Kuehne+Nagel will give the league full visibility on all shipping-related emissions through its Seaexplorer platform.
The tool will enable SailGP to select more efficient transport routes for future seasons that emit substantially less carbon.
For the shipping emissions that can’t be removed or reduced, Kuehne+Nagel will offset the remaining carbon footprint via verified gold standard offsets. Combined, the measures will ensure a 100% CO2 neutral supply chain.
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Otto Schacht, Kuehne+Nagel International board member, said: "The Kuehne+Nagel teams in the SailGP event locations are more than delighted to provide logistical support to SailGP at every regatta around the globe.
“Our partnership is based on the same mindset of caring for the future of our planet. We at Kuehne+Nagel are committed to providing environmentally friendly and sustainable supply chain solutions – also in the events logistics industry."
SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts said: "Our approach to partnerships starts with wanting to work with like-minded organisations that share our vision and align with our values and goals. Kuehne+Nagel is the perfect example of this; they are innovators and leaders in their industry.
“Our global platform enables us to work together to identify and test innovations that could inspire new sustainability standards for logistics in the events industry and showcase how suppliers can take responsibility for the carbon footprint of their services – as well as help us to come closer to our own goal of being fully powered by nature by 2025."
