Logistical advances for Jordan.

The Canadian Grand Prix will mark a breakthrough in logistical development for the Jordan-Honda team, with the twenty tonnes of equipment required for the flyaway race now packed in only fifty nine containers as opposed to the eight four previously required.

This development, which sees the freight transported in new look, scientifically designed cases, comes thanks to the work of Jordan sponsor and Deutsche Post Worldnet sister company, Danzas, who specialise in logistics and have taken the innovative step of sponsoring the team's new freight cases and two curtain-sided transporters.

Working within the parameters of aircraft safety and confines, coupled with Jordan's logistical requirements, Danzas have worked with the team's Chief Truckie, Gerard O'Reilly, to design each of the cases to be built up and configured like a 3D jigsaw into seven, easily portable and space efficient shaped pallets. The new design maximises the use of precious space, not only on the journey to the Canadian Grand Prix, but also in the garage and hospitality working environment at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit.

Two of the pallets will not only house spare parts for the three EJ11 race cars, but will also act as self-contained mobile offices and workshops for race team personnel. One of the units, nicknamed 'Igloos', will house Jordan's Team Manager, Chief Mechanic and Spare Parts Co-ordinator; the other, the gearbox and hydraulic technicians plus enigine kitters.

Commenting on this new system, O'Reilly said: "With cases being palletised, it should make the set-up, pack-up and transportation of the team's flyaway equipment, much more efficient. The pallets are easily unloaded from the transporters, and fit perfectly into the round shape of the aircraft hold to maximise storage ability. This also helps to reduce the possibility of damage to equipment."

With seven Boeing 747 aircrafts, leaving from different European locations to transport the entire Formula One paddock to flyaways, time saving and space maximisation are key for the smooth running of the whole operation.