XPO Logistics, a partner of the Tour de France for almost 45 years, will continue to serve as the official transport partner of the event for another six years.
In addition to the Tour de France, the XPO Logistics team supports the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and a further 12 (professional and amateur) bicycle races organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.).
The new six-year extension of the partnership between XPO Logistics and ASO, sees the logistics specialist continuing to haul essential equipment stage after stage at the Tour de France.
ASO points out that… ‘It takes care of barriers, handling equipment, the podium, arches, gates, painted road markings, prefabricated elements for the villages, audio and video equipment, floats, goodies handed out by race partners and much more.
‘From downtown cities to mountain passes, everything needs to be delivered on time, and specific challenges need to be overcome. XPO Logistics puts together a hand-picked team of drivers who receive special training for the event.’
In parallel, XPO Logistics has rolled out measures to mitigate the environmental footprint of the Tour de France, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and the other races in which it serves as a partner. The company has recently taken multiple steps to decarbonise Le Tour freight operations.
In 2025, it will continue to use LESS HVO, an in-house solution based on HVO biofuel that reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 90%. Its use during the 2024 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift reportedly saved 215 tonnes in CO₂ emissions.
In 2025, XPO Logistics will step up its commitment with the introduction of fully electric lorries in certain stages of the Tour. The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will also benefit from these innovations to ensure that the two races move in lockstep to reduce their environmental footprints.
In addition to its partnership with the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, XPO Logistics will serve as the official transport partner for the following events: Paris–Nice, Paris–Nice Challenge, Paris–Roubaix, Paris–Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, Paris–Roubaix Challenge, La Flèche Wallonne, La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, Liège–Bastogne–Liège Femmes, the Critérium du Dauphiné, L’Étape du Tour de France and Paris–Tours.
Luis Gómez, President at XPO Logistics Europe, said “We are especially proud to continue to serve as the official transport partner of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the next six years.
“Our partnership with the Tour de France underscores our commitment to overcoming logistical challenges while mitigating the carbon footprint of world-class events. We are delighted to renew this relationship grounded in trust and look forward to celebrating the golden jubilee of our joint adventure.”
Christian Prudhomme, Director of the Tour de France, added “The Tour de France and XPO Logistics have been growing together for almost 45 years.
“XPO Logistics is extremely reliable and tremendously nimble, making it a key factor in the success of the organisation of our events. This extension reflects our mutual trust and acknowledges the top-notch work performed by the logistical teams.
“Moreover, XPO Logistics has been innovating all this time to support the aspirations of the Tour de France in the area of sustainable development. The specific measures taken have convinced us to continue the adventure.”
