Professional Triathletes Organisation Signs DHL as Official Logistics Partner of 2026 Dubai, Saudi and Qatar T100 Tour Events
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has signed a strategic partnership with DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, for the final three 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour events in Dubai (13-15 November), Saudi Arabia (27 November) and then the T100 World Championship Finals in Qatar (10-12 December).
The agreement, brokered by PTO’s exclusive GCC sponsorship sales agency, Elevate, will see DHL Global Event Logistics serve as the ‘Official Logistics Partner’ for the three events, using its integrated international freight and event logistics solutions. Including the movement of equipment and event-related materials required to deliver the three GCC events, as well as international inbound and outbound freight movements and associated logistics requirements.
The logistics program will place particular emphasis on planning, customs compliance, freight visibility, operational coordination and time-critical delivery, helping ensure that equipment and materials arrive in full, on time and accurately throughout the T100 GCC event cycle.
Commenting on the new partnership, Sue Donoghue, DHL Global Forwarding KSA CEO, said:
“We are extremely proud that DHL Global Event Logistics has been appointed the Official Logistics Partner for the Professional Triathletes Organisation and the T100 Triathlon World Tour across its three GCC events in 2026. Delivering major international sporting events requires detailed planning, customs expertise, operational precision and full visibility at every stage of the logistics journey. This is where our team brings real value – helping to ensure that critical equipment and event materials arrive safely, on time and exactly where they need to be.”
“With Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar hosting the final stages of the 2026 T100 season, this partnership gives us an exciting opportunity to demonstrate DHL’s specialist event logistics capabilities across three of the region’s most important sporting markets.”
The 2026 partnership will bring together DHL’s specialist event expertise across Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with an integrated logistics approach tailored to the reflecting specific customs, transport and operational requirements of each host market.
Responding, PTO Chief Commercial Officer Stuart Ramsey, said: “We are delighted to welcome DHL as a partner for our 2026 GCC events. Delivering world-class international sporting events across multiple countries requires experienced partners who understand the complexity, deadlines and operational standards involved.”
“DHL brings an exceptional global network together with significant experience in international event logistics, and we look forward to working together across Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as we continue to grow the T100 Triathlon World Tour.”
The nine-stop T100 Triathlon World Tour has already touched down in the Gold Coast (21-22 March), Singapore (25-26 April), Spain (23-24 May), San Francisco (6-7 June) and Vancouver (15-16 August) so far this year and visits the French Riviera (19-20 September) next before its climax in the Middle East.
For further information:
Anthony Scammell E: Anthony.Scammell@protriathletes.org
Ragah Dorenkamp E: ragah.dorenkamp@dhl.com
About Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)
The PTO is a sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes, seeking to elevate and grow the sport of triathlon and take it to the next level. Its T100 Triathlon World Tour was introduced in January 2024 and is designated by World Triathlon as the ‘official World Championship for long distance triathlon’. This is part of a 12-year strategic partnership with the sport’s international governing body to develop the sport and it will grow further in 2027 with the launch of the new Triathlon World Tour. The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a season-long schedule of World Championship level races competed over 100km (2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run), where the world’s best triathletes go head-to-head in iconic locations. In 2026, the T100 Tour will deliver its 9-stop T100 Race To Qatar to: the Gold Coast (21-22 March), Singapore (25-26 April), Spain (23-24 May), San Francisco (6-7 June), Vancouver (15-16 August), French Riviera (19-20 September), Dubai (12-15 November), Saudi Arabia (November) & Qatar (11-12 December). T100 weekends are ‘festivals of multisport’ and feature a range of opportunities for amateur athletes of all levels to get involved. From experienced amateurs tackling the 100km distance to first-time swim, bike and run participants taking on single discipline, untimed events. For more information visit www.t100triathlon.com
About DHL Global Event Logistics
DHL Global Event Logistics enables logistics solutions and services for major international sporting, entertainment, cultural and live events. Drawing upon the strength of DHL's global network, its event logistics team provides integrated planning and execution across supply chains to venue logistics and time-critical event operations. Across the Middle East, DHL Global Event Logistics supports the continued development of the region as a destination for major international events, combining global capability with local and regional operational expertise.
