DHL shifts 68% of Miami-Montreal F1 freight to rail in emissions-cut pilot
- Deutsche Post AG’s DHL completed its first use of rail freight in Formula 1 logistics, shifting about 68% of DHL-handled freight for the Miami-to-Montreal leg from road to rail in a bid to cut emissions.
- About 50 containers of race equipment moved nearly 2,000 km from Miami to Montreal, meeting Formula 1 delivery timelines.
- Tracking devices and shock sensors monitored transit time and cargo integrity, with performance data now being assessed to support potential expansion of rail use in North America from the 2027 season.
- The pilot supports Formula 1’s net-zero 2030 goal, alongside measures such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel for selected air freight and biofuel-powered trucks for European road transport.
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