Logistics Emergency Team
Description
Why the Logistics Emergency Team–Logistics Cluster partnership was created In 2005, the World Economic Forum convened four global logistics leaders (Agility, UPS, Maersk, and DP World) to create the Logistics Emergency Team (LET) to provide free logistics support and expertise to humanitarian organisations during major emergencies, enabling faster delivery of vital aid supplies.
The goal is simple but powerful: by channeling company capabilities via the World Food Programme-led Logistics Cluster, private-sector support can reach the humanitarian community more predictably and efficiently.
As crises have grown in scale and complexity, the LET’s scope has evolved beyond sudden onset natural disasters to also include complex emergencies and preparedness activities, reflecting operational realities and the need for longer term resilience and direct engagement.
The LET partnership exemplifies the power of private collaboration in humanitarian logistics, leveraging the scale, innovation, and agility of global industry leaders to serve the needs of the whole humanitarian community.