DHL becomes Official Logistics Partner of the FIM The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and DHL signed today a 4-year contract making DHL Official Logistics Partner for the events promoted solely by the FIM. The agreement was signed at the FIM headquarters in Mies. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Thomas Christ, President of DHL Logistics (Switzerland) Ltd.; Mr Hansruedi Nacht, DHL Head of Sports & Events; Mr Vito Ippolito, FIM President; Mr Guy Maitre, FIM CEO and Mr Olivier Godallier, FIM’s Marketing & Communications Director. Dr. Thomas Christ President of DHL Logistics (Switzerland) Ltd, said: “Our partnership with the world of motorsport mirrors the dynamics of our ever moving range of logistics services. And indeed we keep the motorcycles moving but our race starts when the engines have crossed the finish line. Then DHL is racing against the clock from Le Mans to Doha, from Europe to Australia and when the motorcycles are again lined up and ready to go, all of them, just in time, we have won our race. FIM and DHL share the passion for speed and precision all over the globe.” Vito Ippolito, FIM President stated: “DHL will provide several FIM Championships with the highest possible level of transportation services. In addition to this important partnership, DHL will offer good deals for all our National Federations, Continental Unions, Organisers, Teams and Riders. The FIM is very proud to welcome DHL, the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, into the motorcycling family!” About DHL From technology and life science or from luxury goods and healthcare to energy and motorsports DHL addresses the logistics needs of a wide spectrum of industries. We offer solutions for global forwarding challenges such as transportation of temperature or time sensitive freight and are as the world’s largest logistics group providing best in class cargo and data management for our clients all over the globe. With about 500’000 employees in over 220 countries we are simplifying our customers’ lives and are developing sustainable solutions. Pooling industry expertise and in depth understanding of our clients requirements are our group’s guaranty to remain on the forefront of our industry. Our world large international network made us already the perfect partner of FORMULA 1 TM the world biggest motorsport event. About the FIM (www.fim-live.com) The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 103 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.