DHL on Tuesday said it is expanding its global battery logistics networkDHL on Tuesday said it is expanding its global battery logistics network to support the rapid growth of the electrified value chain, spanning electric mobility, battery manufacturing, industrial equipment, and energy storage systems.
According to DHL, demand for electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems and renewable energy solutions is creating new supply chains that require specialized handling, regulatory expertise and global coordination. As electrification expands beyond passenger vehicles into industrial equipment, mining applications and energy infrastructure, logistics requirements are becoming increasingly complex, with many battery systems weighing over 50 tons. These shifts are driving demand for advanced battery logistics capabilities across all regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.
“Battery logistics is fundamentally different from traditional supply chains,” said Francisco Milián, Head of Inbound to Manufacturing, DHL Supply Chain EMEA and member of the DHL New Energy Board. “Customers need specialized capabilities throughout the entire battery lifecycle, from inbound logistics and manufacturing support to storage, distribution, refurbishment, returns and recycling. By building a connected global network that combines supply chain and transport expertise, we can bring these capabilities closer to production sites, energy projects and end markets while ensuring the safety, compliance and responsiveness that battery supply chains require.”
DHL’s new strategy will combine capabilities across DHL Supply Chain, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express, building an integrated network of EV (electric vehicle) and Battery Centers of Excellence that connects manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, aftermarket, and battery lifecycle services across key markets worldwide. The network today already connects more than 20 sites globally, with further expansion planned.
These facilities dedicated to battery logistics combine specialized warehousing with technical services such as battery diagnostics, testing, charging, conditioning, repair, reverse logistics, and recycling preparation. Many locations also integrate transportation, customs and cross-border logistics services, creating end-to-end solutions for battery manufacturers, automotive companies, and energy providers.
