TechDrive Teams Up with DHL for Formula E, Miami

on February 26, 2015 at 11:48 am

TechDrive teams up with DHL for Formula E, Miami.

Transport news site TechDrive is partnering with DHL, the official logistics partner and a founding partner of the E Series, for media coverage of the Miami leg of the race on 14 March 2015.

DHL is directly involved in the planning of the championship, helping Formula E select the optimal schedule of races, ensuring that the movement of the cars and equipment can be minimized.

The weight of car is 800kg, whilst the weight of battery is 320kg.

Approximate 450 tons will be shipped for each race (for Beijing – 200 tons by air, 250 tons with ocean, rail and truck); this is the equivalent of two Boeing 747 freighters and 25 ocean containers.

All modes of transport will be used, with a preference for ocean and rail when the schedule and routing allows.

The logistical intricacies of transporting Formula E cars and equipment require meticulous planning and coordination, especially when considering the substantial shipping needs for each race.

To facilitate this, hiring appropriate storage and transport solutions, such as Shipping Containers, becomes essential. These containers provide a robust means of securely storing the vehicles and their components during transit, ensuring they remain protected from the elements and potential damage.

With approximately 450 tons being shipped for each race, using these containers allows for efficient organization of equipment while optimizing space in transport vehicles.

This strategy aligns perfectly with DHL’s commitment to minimizing the movement of cars and equipment, as containers can be seamlessly loaded onto various modes of transport—be it air, rail, or ocean—ensuring that every component reaches its destination safely and on time.

Pierluigi Ferrari, Deputy Managing Director of DHL Motorsports Division said “Although air transport is faster, using ships and trains where possible will dramatically cut carbon emissions.”

“The lithium ion battery represents one of the biggest challenges in the logistics of Formula E. The battery is classified as dangerous goods and required considerable planning and attention with regard to packaging, handling and certification”

Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E Championship, is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and is the highest class of competition for one-make, single-seater, electrically powered racing cars.The series was conceived in 2012, and the inaugural championship started in Beijing on 13 September 2014.

Fact Sheet – Formula E

Formula E – Overview

Formula E is the new official FIA World Championship Series, with single-seater, open-wheel racing cars powered exclusively by electric energy
Formula E has three core values: Energy, Environment and Entertainment
Nine countries – China, Malaysia, Uruguay, Argentina, USA, Monaco, Germany, UK & Russia
Ten iconic city center locations
Ten World-class teams, each with two drivers (and two cars per driver).
Circuits will be from 2.5km to 3 km in length
Cars will accelerate from 0 – 100Km/h in 2.9 seconds, with a maximum speed of 225Km/h (F1 cars accelerate from 0 – 100km/h in 2.5 seconds)

Special thanks to Merrybubbles Communications for facilitating this partnership. Merrybubbles acts as a bridge, facilitating connections between Miami and Silicon Valley.