EFM Global is the latest national supplier to be announced for the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017. The logistics specialist has extensive experience of managing the logistics for many of the major global sporting events of the 21st century around the world and will be supplying logistics services across the Championships, which take place at the London Stadium from 14 to 23 July.
Their role will include customs clearance, baggage and equipment handling, transportation, freight forwarding and integrated logistics support to London 2017, its partners, sponsors, suppliers, media and athletes.
Niels de Vos, Championships Director for the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 said “Managing the logistics is a vital, often unseen, element to the delivery of a successful event. We are therefore delighted to have secured EFM Global with their wide experience and expertise. We look forward to working together to ensure the smooth running of the World Para Athletics Championships next month.”
Since 2000, EFM has been providing project logistics, freight and transportation solutions to the live events industry with a reputation for delivering on time and on budget.
Many of the biggest names in sport, music, automotive, broadcasting and performing arts have used EFM Global to manage their global event logistics requirements. EFM’s sport team combines years of expertise working on major sporting events with many starting their careers within the organisations they now support. EFM is the freight supplier of choice for international sports teams including athletics, rowing, cycling, rugby, skiing and cricket.
Lisa Ryan, EFM’s Chief Commercial Officer, said “We’re delighted to support London 2017 in delivering a world class event to a global audience with our appointment as the National Logistics Supplier of the World Para Athletics Championships. Working at the Stadium again is very exciting for our team and we believe that our extensive major sporting event experience will ensure a smooth running logistical operation for all concerned.”
This year will bring together more than 3000 world-class athletes from more than 200 countries, who will compete in 30 sessions across 20 jam-packed and action-fueled days as both the World Para Athletics Championships (14-23 July) and IAAF World Championships London 2017 (04-13 August) are hosted in London this summer.
