XPO Logistics Named Official Transport Partner for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
July 19 2022 - 7:00AM
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation
services, has been selected by the Tour de France as the
official transport partner for the 2022 women’s competition, to be
held July 24-31. The eight-stage race will be the first
edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
XPO will use 14 drivers to transport 200
tons of cargo along the route, traveling over 1,000 kilometers
by truck. The company is also supporting the Tour de
France currently underway, with 58 drivers moving 570 tons of
cargo over 3,328 kilometers.
Luis Gómez, president of XPO Logistics –
Europe, said, “We’re delighted to expand the scope of our
42-year partnership with the Tour de France by
supporting some of the best women athletes in the world. In
addition, we hope our involvement will encourage more women to
learn about career opportunities in transport, and the increasingly
inclusive nature of our sector.”
An XPO team dedicated to the Tour de France Femmes
avec Zwift will be responsible for the time-critical transport of
equipment and supplies throughout all stages of the race. Company
drivers are trained in Tour de France protocols and
emission-reduction techniques to ensure safe, eco-friendly
operations.
About XPO LogisticsXPO Logistics,
Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight
transportation services, primarily less-than-truckload (LTL) and
truck brokerage. XPO uses its proprietary technology, including the
cutting-edge XPO Connect® automated freight marketplace, to move
goods efficiently through supply chains. The company’s global
network serves 50,000 shippers with approximately
731 locations and 42,000 employees, and is headquartered
in Greenwich, Conn.,
USA. Visit xpo.com and europe.xpo.com for
more information, and connect with XPO
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