World-leading logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has been announced as the Official Logistics Partner of the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships, to be held at the newly refurbished Manchester Aquatics Centre from 31 July to 6 August 2023.
Kuehne+Nagel provides highly specialised logistics services for worldwide industries and has a wealth of experience supporting major sporting events, most notably the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. As part of the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel will transport event equipment and complex infrastructure needed to support this inclusive global event which will see over 600 para-athletes compete. A sustainable approach will be taken to connect people and goods, advance trade and bring communities together.
Katie Chapman, Event Director, said: “Kuehne+Nagel has a renowned reputation in world-class sports events, and also an ethos and commitment to sustainability. Creating an event with a lasting legacy for all the right reasons is crucial and we share our determination to deliver this and limit the impact of the event on the environment. A robust logistics solution will be designed and delivered for Manchester 2023 working alongside the expert knowledge and expertise from Kuehne+Nagel.”
Mike Priestly, Director – Expo & Events UK, Kuehne+Nagel said: “We believe in contributing to the world around us and thus being part of something greater. We see ourselves as bringing people and communities all over the world closer together and working towards sustainable logistics. The Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships embody this approach and will allow us to bring to life our purpose of making a difference today, for the people of tomorrow.”
About The Para Swimming World Championships
The Para Swimming World Championships is the biggest Para swimming event outside of the Paralympic Games. Manchester 2023 will be the third time the World Championships have taken place in Great Britain. The last time at London 2019, 637 swimmers from 77 nations were welcomed with 188 records broken, including 39 world records, and over 143 million people watching around the world – with the stage set for more of the same this summer.
Tickets for the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships are on sale now, for details click here. For more information on the Championships in Manchester click here
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 79,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number 1 in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
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