DP World Joins Hands With ICC To Become Top-Tier Partner, Full Details Here
DP World, a logistics company, has announced its plans to expand their partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Back in mid-2023, DP World initially joined hands with the ICC as a second-tier partner, focusing on logistics support. However, they have now advanced to become the top-tier partner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“DP World and the ICC have worked closely together since partnering in June 2023, helping to deliver cricket equipment at the grassroots level and provide smart logistics at pinnacle ICC events. DP World now moves into the premier partner tier of the ICC’s portfolio, re-affirming the brand’s long-term commitment and mission to growing the sport around the world,” as an official release explained.
This development comes just before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup. Notably, DP World played a crucial role in assisting the ICC with logistics, particularly in transporting pitches for a the ICC tournament held for the first time in the USA.
In addition to transporting pitches, DP World will now also handle the transportation of match balls for each game in T20 World Cup, along with overseeing the trophy tour that brings the silverware to the event. This extended contract is set to last until 2027.
T20 World Cup fever starts on June 2
June 2 marks a historic day as the USA faces Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium. It’s the first time a North American country is hosting a major ICC event.
The USA, along with the West Indies, is hosting the ICC T20 World Cup. Additionally, the USA is set to host the next Olympics and the FIFA World Cup as well.
This tournament is particularly significant for the USA as it marks their debut in an ICC event. On the other hand, their opponents Canada have previously participated in the ODI World Cup.
mart logistics provider elevates to Premier Partner status ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Move builds on original partnership announced in June 2023.
DP World is providing smart logistics solutions at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the movement of pitches from Florida to New York venues.
Dubai, UAE, 29 May 2024: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the expansion of its partnership with DP World, a leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain logistics.
The ICC and DP World have worked closely together since partnering in June 2023, helping to deliver cricket equipment at the grassroots level and provide smart logistics at pinnacle ICC events. DP World now moves into the Premier Partner tier of the ICC’s portfolio, re-affirming the brand’s long-term commitment and mission to growing the sport around the world.
This announcement comes as anticipation builds for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where 55 matches will be held across nine host locations in the USA and West Indies from 1 – 29 June. There will be 16 group stage matches held in New York, Texas and Florida, marking the first time an ICC World Cup has been held in the United States.
DP World has already played an important role at this World Cup having provided specialist solutions to transport 10 grass pitches grown in Florida over 1,200 miles to the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York and the nearby practice venue. The pitches were developed using the specialist techniques of Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions and nurtured by US-based turf experts LandTek Group.
A fleet of over 20 vehicles transported both match and practice pitches northward on a two-day journey. Each individual pitch was meticulously prepared for transit and wrapped in order to prevent degradation enroute to New York, DP World’s advanced logistics capabilities then ensured that that the pitches at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium were transported as efficiently and sustainably as possible.
Separately, DP World has also used its unique position of having operations across 75 nations, on six continents, to develop cricket at the grassroots level through the Beyond Boundaries Initiative, a mission to empower communities through the delivery of kits and equipment via repurposed shipping containers. The initiative was launched on the eve of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, with ten kits pledged for every 100 runs scored by a team in the tournament. Over 2,500 kits have already been pledged, with 1,750 kits delivered to thousands of aspiring cricketers across India, South Africa, and the UAE. vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx vcx
DP World’s initiative ties-in closely with the ICC’s mission to build better cricket systems and grow the game globally, and through the expanded partnership DP World will now work closely with the governing body on the development of its criiio programme that supports and celebrates the different ways in which cricket is played around the world.
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