XPO Logistics Named Official Logistics Partner of the Carolina Panthers
August 16 2018 - 8:30AM
XPO Logistics
Named Official Logistics Partner of the Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - August 16, 2018
- XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of
transport and logistics solutions, today announced an agreement to
sponsor the Carolina Panthers professional football team for the
2018 season. As the official logistics partner of the Carolina
Panthers, XPO will provide equipment transportation for the team's
eight away games during the regular season of the National Football
League, plus two preseason games.
Troy Cooper, president of XPO Logistics, said,
"XPO has been part of the thriving North Carolina community for
more than six years, and we have some serious Panthers fans on our
team. We're excited to partner with the Carolina Panthers as they
embark on another exciting season of football."
Bryan Porter, director of football operations of
the Carolina Panthers, said, "People who see our behind-the-scenes
activity on road trips are often amazed at how much effort goes
into preparing for a game. The safe and on-time transportation of
our gear is critical to the team's success, and we're delighted to
entrust XPO with that task as our official logistics partner."
Each time the Panthers have an away game, XPO will
load equipment and supplies at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
into a dedicated, 53-foot tractor-trailer customized with
XPO/Panthers branding.
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32
countries, with 1,505 locations and more than 97,000 employees. XPO
uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. www.xpo.com
Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
+1 203-489-1586
erin.kurtz@xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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