P&O Ferries has been appointed Official Ferry Transport Partner of the Grand Départ Grande-Bretagne 2027, supporting the return of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to the UK next summer.
The ferry operator will provide transport services, helping to manage the logistical demands of the two international cycling events.
Specifically, P&O Ferries will support the movement of teams, supporters, media, event partners and service providers between the UK and Europe,
Next year’s Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh on 2 July 2027, before travelling through England and Wales, with stages in Carlisle, Liverpool and Cardiff. It will be the third time the UK has hosted the start of the race, following London in 2007 and Yorkshire in 2014.
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will begin in Leeds on 30 July, covering 1,156km across nine stages.
Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France, said: “Organising events on such a scale requires reliable and experienced partners. Thanks to its network and operational expertise, P&O Ferries will play a key role in the organisation of the event, ensuring the transport of teams, media, partners, vehicles and equipment between the United Kingdom and France.”
The partnership follows investment in P&O Ferries’ Dover–Calais fleet, including the introduction of two hybrid double-ended vessels, P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberté.
Tour de France (Amaury Sport Organisation) and XPO Logistics won The Event Logistics Excellence Award at the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards
The awards return on 4 November 2027. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.supplychainexcellenceawards.com
