Case study
R. E. Rogers revved up beyond exhibitions, racing to solve the complexities of motorsport logistics
India-headquartered R. E. Rogers is not only an exhibition logistics specialist, but racing in the fast lane of delivering for high-profile motorsport events.
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Formula One or MotoGP, the focus is naturally on speed, engineering, and competition. What often goes unnoticed is the highly coordinated logistics operation that powers every race weekend behind the scenes. For logistics companies, motorsport is among the most demanding operational environments in the world. It involves timecritical cargo movement, international coordination, customs management, venue readiness, and round-the-
clock execution under nonnegotiable timelines.
India’ s experience with Formula One near Delhi from 2011 to 2013, and later, in 2023, the Indian Motorcycle Grand Prix( MotoGP) at the Buddh International Circuit, demonstrated how large-scale motorsport events depend heavily on precision logistics. R. E. Rogers learned during the Covid period that diversifying the business beyond exhibition work was a must and now has a proud history of working across many sectors where it can transfer these hard-won skills and expertise.
The scale behind the spectacle The scale of these operations is significant. During Formula One operations, nearly 200 sea freight containers carrying racing cars, broadcasting systems, and technical infrastructure were moved from Seoul to India within two days. Customs clearance and final handover were completed within a single day to meet the global racing calendar.
Around 21 Air charters were handled in and out in almost one week.
Similarly, MotoGP logistics involved the coordination of approximately 440 tonnes of air freight, 30 sea freight containers, and the arrival of eight Boeing 747 cargo aircraft carrying race bikes, technical equipment, garage systems, and broadcasting infrastructure.
Unlike conventional logistics, motorsport operates on extremely compressed timelines. A delay of even a few hours can affect race preparation, broadcasting schedules, technical inspections, and team operations.
Left: R. E. Rogers ' transferable skills on display on the track
A 24-hour operation At R. E. Rogers India, handling such events required an integrated operational approach covering inbound cargo handling, customs facilitation, venue-side coordination, and outbound movement for the next international destination. Operations typically begin months in advance with detailed planning around cargo mapping, temporary imports, documentation, airport coordination, route planning, and stakeholder alignment.
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