DP World becomes Porsche Formula E’s official logistics partner

By AI, Created 11:04 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – DP World has been named the Official Logistics Partner of the Porsche Formula E Team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, expanding a multi-year collaboration first activated in Madrid in March. The deal underscores DP World’s push in motorsport logistics and its broader bet on electric mobility and decarbonized supply chains.

Why it matters: - DP World is using Formula E to showcase its logistics capabilities in electric mobility, a growing area where supply chain speed, battery handling and sustainability all matter. - The Porsche deal adds another high-profile name to DP World’s sports and motorsport portfolio. - The partnership also supports DP World’s broader message around decarbonising trade, including renewable energy use and electrified equipment.

What happened: - DP World said April 28 that it has been named Official Logistics Partner of the Porsche Formula E Team in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. - The collaboration is multi-year and was first activated at the Madrid E-Prix in March. - The announcement came ahead of the Berlin E-Prix on May 2-3, where Porsche will race at home in Germany.

The details: - DP World said the partnership covers automotive logistics from inbound components and EV battery handling to finished vehicle distribution. - The company framed the relationship as support for resilient, end-to-end supply chain solutions. - Beat Simon, DP World’s Group Chief Commercial Officer and COO, Logistics, said the deal builds on an existing relationship with Porsche, including smart logistics support for the Leipzig production centre. - Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport, said Formula E requires precision, reliability and seamless coordination across the race calendar. - DP World said the partnership gives it a global platform to strengthen customer relationships and highlight innovation in electric mobility. - Formula E features city-centre races in markets including São Paulo and London. - DP World said the collaboration strengthens a sports portfolio that includes McLaren F1, SailGP, the DP World Tour, the Ryder Cup, the International Cricket Council and Yamaha Factory Racing. - The company also said the partnership supports brand visibility and customer engagement worldwide.

Between the lines: - DP World is positioning logistics as part of the electric-vehicle value chain, not just a back-end transport function. - Porsche Motorsport is gaining a partner that can connect race operations with broader industrial logistics, including production support. - The timing around Berlin signals an effort to align the partnership with major race moments and key automotive markets.

What’s next: - DP World and Porsche are expected to continue the partnership across the Formula E calendar. - The companies will likely use race weekends as a showcase for operational performance and electric mobility messaging. - DP World said it will keep leaning on sports partnerships to build brand reach and customer relationships.

The bottom line: - DP World is turning motorsport into a live demonstration of its global logistics pitch, with Porsche Formula E as the latest showcase.