E1 APPOINTS KUEHNE+NAGEL AS OFFICIAL LOGISTICS SUPPLIER
Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics solutions, has been appointed as the Official Logistics Supplier of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF – the world’s first electric raceboat series.
The three-year partnership, starting with Season 2 in 2025 and running through 2027, will see Kuehne+Nagel manage the complex transportation of the RaceBird boats and all supporting equipment across E1’s ambitious event calendar. The championship features seven races in 2025, staged at iconic locations across the globe.
Kuehne+Nagel will deliver tailored logistics solutions, including global freight forwarding, customs handling, and on-site operational support, ensuring the smooth and timely execution of each event. Precision, adaptability, and expertise will be vital in navigating the championship’s tight schedules and specialised logistics requirements.
E1 is pushing the boundaries of sport, showcasing innovation and sustainability on a global scale. Logistics plays a critical role in delivering our events across multiple continents and we’re delighted to have Kuehne+Nagel on board as our partner. Their expertise and shared commitment to sustainability will help us overcome logistical challenges while meeting our environmental goals. Rodi Basso
Season 2 of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF kicks off with the E1 Jeddah GP in January 2025, with races confirmed in iconic cities worldwide, including Doha, Monaco, Lake Como, and Miami.
E1 is not just revolutionizing motorsport but also championing sustainability on a world stage. As part of this collaboration, we are aligning our logistics solutions with E1’s vision for a more sustainable future. Through innovation, we aim to contribute to the series’ environmental goals while meeting the complex demands of international motorsport logistics. We are excited to work with E1 in showcasing the future of racing—where innovation, performance, and sustainability go hand in hand. Together, we’re setting the course for a new era in motorsport logistics. Mike Priestley
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About the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF
E1 is the world’s first and only all-electric raceboat championship sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international governing body for powerboating activities. The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF was established to create a new, exciting and competitive on-water racing Championship using electric technologies to focus efforts on innovations that help protect and restore our urban waters and coastal areas.
The Championship sees teams featuring both a male and female pilot. Racing on the water in iconic cities around the world including Jeddah, Doha, Monaco, and Miami, teams are owned by some of the biggest names on the planet. These already include LeBron James, Will Smith, Marc Anthony and Steve Aoki from the world of entertainment, Rafael Nadal, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli and Didier Drogba from the world of sport and Marcelo Claure from the world of business.
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