Lahti Ski Games 29.2.-2.3.2008

Schenker Oy has signed the Partnership Agreement for Lahti Ski Games
Official Logistics Partner of FIS World Cup Cross Country

(Helsinki, December 18, 2009)  Schenker Oy and Infront Finland Oy have signed a contract regarding the FIS World Cup Cross Country in Lahti Ski Games 5–7 March, 2010. Infront Finland Oy owns rights to the local FIS World Cup events in Alpine skiing, cross country, Nordic combined and ski jumping. With the agreement DB Schenker became the Official Logistics Partner of the FIS World Cup in Lahti. As the official logistics service provider DB Schenker is prepared to carry out numerous transportation tasks for sportspeople, the media, organizers, sponsors and organizations.

“Through this partnership we will recommend the participating organizations and companies to utilize the collaboration between the Organizing Committee of Lahti Ski Games and Schenker Oy,” says Ms. Leila Lepistö, Competition Manager of Lahti Ski Games. “We look forward to the expertise and services Schenker Oy will provide to ensure smooth execution of inbound and outbound Customs and Freight Forwarding requirements.”

DB Schenker has extensive experience in the provision of services to major international sporting events, including the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games as well as the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Turin 2006 Olympic Winter Games and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.