UPS Focuses on Major Olympic and Paralympic Games Task For Next 1,000 Days

London, December 03, 2009

Logistics Planning Process Underway As Branding Rollout Takes Place Across UK

With 1,000 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, UPS has already begun the huge logistical task of activating its role as Official Logistics and Express Delivery Supporter of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In the coming three months, UPS will apply London 2012 branding to more than 3,600 vehicles and 2,800 uniforms across its entire UK operations.

Over the next 1,000 days and beyond, UPS will be responsible for virtually all the supply chain transportation and logistics services in preparation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games via an integrated supply chain solution that includes venue logistics services, warehousing services and a distribution network that will pick-up and deliver everything from documents to heavy freight. UPS will also be responsible for all customs clearance, freight forwarding and courier services before, during and after the London 2012 Games.

Key to the logistical success of the Games will be UPS's management of the London 2012 Games Logistics and Command Centre, a network of warehouse and distribution facilities totaling 70,000 sq. metres. In advance of such a large-scale logistical operation, UPS is already working with the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games' (LOCOG) logistics team to ensure an extensive array of technology systems will be in place within those facilities to maintain precise control of the millions of sporting items and related equipment that will be stored and processed there before, during and after the Games. 

The extensive planning process also includes tasks such as monitoring traffic patterns and determining optimal delivery routes in conjunction with LOCOG, to ensure UPS's vehicles can reach their destinations efficiently and without delay.

Jim Barber, managing director, UPS UK & Ireland, said, "Preparing for the London 2012 Games is one of the most substantial and complex logistical projects in the world, so the next 1,000 days present a very exciting challenge for us. We are committing the full complement of our capabilities, both locally and globally, to ensure the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games are delivered without a hitch."