Games 2024 – Key dates and impact on supply chains
Hereby we would like to inform you of recent government and regional decisions and the increased logistical constraints that will affect our deliveries in the Paris region from July to September in connection with the Games.
Here are the impacts on transport and logistics:
- The Olympic torch relay, the first part of these events, started in Marseille on May 8, 2024. It will pass through several cities until July 26, when it arrives in Paris. This passage will block access for goods deliveries and collections in the towns concerned. You can find details of the route by city at the bottom of this page: https://www.paris2024.org/fr/parcours-relais-flamme-olympique/
- As most of the sporting events will be held in Paris between July 26 and September 8, an interactive map showing road blockages before, during and after the events is available here: https://anticiperlesjeux.gouv.fr/je-minforme/carte-interactive-impacts-routes-transports-paris-ile-france
At the end of March, constraints related to the installation of infrastructure for the Games began to affect the region. These constraints are set to increase, particularly in terms of labour shortages and the complexity of logistics flows. The situation is exacerbated by the major disruption expected to public transport, with changes to frequencies and fares.
The main roads into Paris will be closed and no fewer than 14 bridges in the city will be closed to traffic during the Games. In addition, access to your customers will be subject to controls at the entrances to the various Games zones. Deliveries will have to be made using low or zero emission vehicles, in accordance with the environmental requirements imposed by the authorities.
How can you limit the impact of these events on your supply chains?
DACHSER places customer satisfaction and delivery quality at the heart of its concerns. We are aware of the importance of our role in the efficient management of the flow of goods, transport, and distribution during this period. That's why we're already working to provide the best possible response to the transport and logistics demands that will accompany this event.
You can also help us:
- Communicating with your suppliers and customers to ensure adequate stock levels and manage expectations.
- Only plan essential volumes to the relevant destinations during the affected periods.
- If necessary, increase your stocks before the first Parisian tests, with the aim of replenishing them between Monday August 12 and Tuesday August 27.
If you have any questions on this topic, please get in touch with your contact person at the DACHSER branch responsible for you.