Efm Global Announced As National Logistics Supplier

EFM Global has been announced as the national supplier to the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017. The logistics specialist will be supplying logistics services across the championships, which take place at the London Stadium.

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.”  

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 3,000 athletes from more than 200 countries, who will compete in 30 sessions across 20 days as both the World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships London 2017 are hosted in London this summer.

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