Schenker of Canada Named Official Logistics Supplier of Toronto 2015

The organising committee for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games have announced Schenker of Canada Limited, the Canadian arm of DB Schenker, have become their Official Logistics Supplier.

As part of the deal, Schenker will transport more than a million items, from folding tables and chairs to basketballs, trampolines and kayaks. They will also provide 6,968 square metres (75,000 square feet) of warehouse space, warehouse operations (including staff and equipment), freight transportation and freight distribution operations, venue and Athletes’ Village logistics operations, as well as customs clearance and freight forwarding.

Part of a global enterprise, DB Schenker has extensive experience in the provision of logistics services for the International Paralympic Committee and several National Olympic Committees at major international sporting events, including the Sochi, London, Vancouver and Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. In Canada, the company has worked with Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, Cross Country Canada and the Canadian Cycling Association to ensure their equipment gets to events across the country and around the world.

“As the Official Logistics Supplier to the TORONTO 2015 Games, Schenker of Canada will play a major role in delivering the largest international multi-sport Games ever held in this country,” said Eric Dewey, chief executive officer of Schenker of Canada Limited.

“With 1,400 employees and more than 40 branches, we’re a leading logistics provider in Canada and our DB SCHENKERsportsevents team has had great success working on sports events here in Canada,” he said. “Our team is committed to providing logistics support and services at all times, ensuring athletes, officials and Games’ staff have everything they need to make these the best Pan Am/Parapan Am Games ever.”

“We’re extremely fortunate to have a company with the expertise and experience of Schenker of Canada coming on board to help us deliver the Games,” said Ian Troop, chief executive officer of TO2015. “A great logistics team means our athletes, officials, volunteers and staff can perform with ease and confidence when the world is watching in 2015. The importance of Schenker of Canada’s role leading up to and during the Games cannot be underestimated.”