en.Wedoany.com Reported - DHL Group has completed a pilot project using rail freight for the first time in F1 logistics, transporting approximately 50 containers of race equipment by rail from Miami, Florida, to Montreal, Canada, covering a distance of nearly 2,000 kilometers. The shipment included 46 40-foot high-cube containers and 4 20-foot containers.
In this pilot, approximately 68% of F1 freight originally transported by road was shifted to rail, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive transport modes while meeting F1's strict time requirements. Paul Fowler, Head of Motorsport Logistics at DHL Global Forwarding, stated that introducing rail into the inter-race logistics mix demonstrates how existing transport modes can be applied in new ways to support sustainability in a highly time-sensitive environment. The pilot successfully delivered all cargo, proving that rail can reliably support F1's demanding race schedule while helping to reduce emissions.
During transport, all containers were equipped with tracking devices and shock sensors to monitor handling, transit time, and cargo integrity, ensuring the safe and on-time delivery of race equipment. DHL and F1 are using the collected data to evaluate key operational metrics and sustainability performance, exploring opportunities to further reduce the event's greenhouse gas emissions.
This pilot builds on the over 20-year partnership between DHL and F1, supporting F1's goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030 and DHL Group's target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Rail transport complements DHL's broader multimodal transport logistics strategy and works in tandem with other emission reduction solutions deployed across the F1 calendar. These solutions include: using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on selected air freight operations through a "Book & Claim" mechanism, which can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional aviation fuel; deploying over 50 biofuel-powered trucks to support European road transport, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 83% compared to conventional diesel trucks; and optimizing route planning based on the increasing regionalization of F1 race zone logistics to reduce transport distances and improve efficiency throughout the season.
The successful Miami-to-Montreal rail pilot demonstrates the potential of rail freight as part of the F1 logistics network and lays the foundation for future expansion. DHL and F1 will jointly evaluate opportunities to expand rail usage in North America starting from the 2027 season, depending on the race calendar structure, operational feasibility, and the performance results of the 2026 pilot.
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