DHL Group is expanding its network of electric vehicle (EV) competence centers in the Asia-Pacific region as part of its broader strategy to strengthen logistics services for the battery, raw materials, and electric mobility industries. The initiative is aligned with the company’s 2030 strategy, which identifies the new energy sector as a key growth area.
DHL provides transport solutions for entire electric vehicles and components, including raw materials, batteries, and spare parts, through its supply chain services. The company is also focusing on sustainable practices such as battery recycling and the repurposing of end-of-life EV components. “As the sector matures, there is an increasing need to repurpose end-of-life EV parts and batteries or recycle them for raw materials,” DHL stated in a press release.
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The logistics firm has already opened EV competence centers in China, Singapore, and Indonesia in 2024 and is set to expand further in India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. These centers serve as hubs for industry-specific expertise, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and facilitating import-export processes. DHL already operates similar facilities in Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, and the UK.
“When people think of EVs, it is often associated with the finished vehicle itself. However, there is an entire complex ecosystem behind the EV value chain, which is crucial in orchestrating the process. That is our advantage as DHL Group, as we can offer customized solutions for every segment utilizing our expertise and our extensive global network,” said Audrey Gerard, Vice President of Auto-Mobility, Asia Pacific, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation.
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DHL emphasized the complexity of EV logistics, particularly in handling hazardous materials such as lithium-ion batteries. “Anything but trivial: as batteries are categorised as hazardous goods, strict safety and official regulations must be observed during transport and storage, for example,” the company stated.
By expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific, DHL aims to strengthen its role as a logistics partner in the evolving EV industry, supporting manufacturers and suppliers across the value chain.