Ahead of the opening ceremony, NEUFC finds their logistics partner in DTDC
The DTDC logo will be featured on the right sleeve of the jersey
by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, September 30, 2016: NorthEast United FC has partnered with India’s leading logistics solutions provider, DTDC, to administer the overall logistics. Owned by John Abraham, the football club is gearing up for the opening ceremony of Hero ISL 2016, to be held in their home ground, Indira Gandhi Stadium on October 1.
The opening ceremony, slated to be a gala star-studded affair, will clear the pavement for the first match of the championship, with the local favorites, NorthEast United FC taking on Kerala Blasters FC. The opening match is being awaited and anticipated by a house full of spectators, with the ticket counters already showing a Sold Out!
Competing for the title spot, NorthEast United FC had roped in the international star, Didier Zokora as its marquee. Furthermore, the envious line-up of players in the squad includes the Arjuna Awardee Subrata Paul and the young talent of child protégés, Jerry Mawihmingthanga & Lallianzuala Chhangte (Zuala).
Further sharing his thoughts on the association, Ardeshir Jeejeebhoy, Director of Football for NEUFC said, “We were looking for a logistics partner with a keen eye for detail and couldn’t have asked for better associates than DTDC. With their expertise and experience in the domain, they have seamlessly integrated the operations at NEUFC. Owing to their assistance, we are hopeful for a successful season and are looking forward for a long term association with DTDC.”
Echoing the same thought, Mr. Abhishek Chakraborty, Executive Director, DTDC Express Limited said, “We at DTDC believe that football and logistics have huge synergies as both drive with speed, teamwork and passion. The North East region, with a huge football following, has massively contributed to Indian football and DTDC with its unparalleled reach of the North East region makes for an ideal logistics partner for NEUFC. We are confident that this will be a fruitful association where we can deliver the passion and excitement of the game and foster even stronger connections with our customers.”
About North East United Football Club
NorthEast United FC led by actor/ producer John Abraham, secured the North-East franchise because the region is the epicentre of footballing talent in the country. Thus on 13th April 2014, the Club, which encapsulates all eight states of the north-east, was conceived. It was a historic moment in Indian football as NorthEast United FC became the first team in the world to have a representation by region, rather than representation by city. We feel an immense amount of gratitude and responsibility towards our fans, especially in the north-east region.The crest of NorthEast United FC was designed keeping the ethos of the club in mind. It features 8 stars at the top, representing each state of north-east India.
About DTDC
Established in 1990 and headquartered at Bangalore, DTDC has 7 Zonal offices, 20 strategically located Regional Offices and over 522 operating facilities spread across India. DTDC has now embarked upon its journey of transforming from an Express Document Player to an Integrated Parcels driven business through its strategic partnership with Europe’s DPDgroup which is backed by Le Groupe La Poste – the French Postal organisation. DTDC’s brand strategy is to project itself as a complete express logistics player that delivers significant value in the markets that it operates in across the globe. DTDC Express Limited has its presence in more than 500 district headquarters through its large network of more than 10,500+ franchisees and extends services to over 10,000+ Pin codes while handling more than 12 million shipments every month. DTDC Express Limited is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified by DNV.
DTDC Express Limited also has a significant global footprint and services 220 international locations including USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia, China, Singapore and major Asian countries, through its own operations, joint ventures and business associates. A key part of the success of DTDC’s network is the contribution of its people. It comprises of a family of 35,000 people including employees, franchisees and their associates who are committed to its spirit of service.
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