Special Events

DB Schenker's handling of special events is second to none. What ever the size or nature of your event, we can help with everything from project planning and implementation through to on-site handling and coordination.

Our logistics services for special events include:

Project planning and execution
Personal service and professional advice
Freight forwarding (including sea, air, road and rail) and logistics
Monitoring of freight movements
On-site handling and coordination
Customs and quarantine clearances, as well as arranging of special permits for medical items, road trailers, etc.

Two key examples for DB SCHENKERspecialevents:

2008 - World Youth Day 08

First visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia

Freight logistics for the Journey of the WYD Cross and Icon of Our Lady
Popemobile transfer from the Vatican to Australia and return
Human remains logistics for the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati from Italy to Australia and return to the tomb in Torino
Freight movements for broadcast/press equipment, exhibition goods, etc.
Pick/pack logistics services for 275,000 pilgrim backpacks and millions of pilgrim breakfast/lunch meals
Value add logistics services for events such as the Opening Mass, Catechesis sessions
Papal Welcome Ceremony, Stations of the Cross, Pilgrimage, Closing Mass and a variety of supporting programs including Days in the Diocese, Youth Festival and more

2009 - The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace

Transport logistics for “The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace”
Customs/quarantine clearance
Import/Export handling
Set-up and dismantling at various locations

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