World Triathlon

ITU is pleased to announce it has signed an initial one-year contract with SEL Sport & Events Logistics (SEL) to serve as the global logistics partner for ITU for the remainder of the 2016 season.

“SEL’s proven history of delivering value to clients to the highest standards is well aligned with ITU’s core values,” said ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado. “We are thrilled that a company such as SEL Logistics, which has more than 25 years of experience in major events, will be providing logistics services for our World Triathlon Series events. The delivery of products from race to race across the world is paramount to the success of the Series, and we feel we are in good hands with SEL to ensure smooth delivery as our Official Supplier.”

As a part of the agreement, SEL Sport & Events Logistics will provide logistics and forward freighting for ITU to selected events around the globe. SEL will be the exclusive logistics partner of ITU to World Triathlon Series races in Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, Germany and Canada.

SEL will also assist in delivering ITU inventory to the 2016 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Oklahoma, USA.

“For more than 25 years, SEL has offered logistics services for a wide range of sports,” said SEL Sport & Events Logistics CEO Pier Carlo Bottero. “We are thrilled to now assist triathlon in their global shipping needs. Our expertise in international transports has made as adept at navigating the various different customs regulations from country to country. We pride ourselves on anticipating our clients’ needs, and look forward to ensuring ITU is able to organize top-notch triathlons with the safe delivery of their products.”

ITU and SEL will look to develop the partnership and build towards 2020 and beyond in an effort to improve the efficiency for LOC’s, athletes, and fan experiences at ITU events worldwide.