DHL Group is expanding its global battery logistics network as demand grows for specialist supply chain services supporting electric vehicles (EVs), battery manufacturing and energy storage.
To date, the company has established a network of more than 20 EV and Battery Centers of Excellence globally, with further locations planned.
According to DHL, the network combine specialised warehousing with technical services such as battery diagnostics, testing, charging, conditioning, repair, reverse logistics, and recycling preparation.
In Halle, Germany, DHL has recently made 13,000m² of battery-ready warehouse space available, while another specialist battery logistics facility is being prepared in Hungary and is expected to become operational in 2027.
DHL is also expanding its involvement in utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. In the first half of 2026, the company delivered more than 1,100 BESS units worldwide.
Hendrik Venter, global CEO of DHL Supply Chain, said: “Customers are redesigning global supply chains to support electric mobility, energy storage and renewable energy deployment at scale.”
DHL is targeting €3 billion in revenue from its New Energy business by 2030, covering areas including batteries and EVs, BESS, charging infrastructure, wind, solar, grid infrastructure, hydrogen and alternative fuels.
Christopher Ong, managing director Singapore and New Energy Board Member for DHL Express, added: “We continue to invest in the network capacity, compliance expertise, and specialised equipment that this fast-growing segment demands across Europe and around the world.”
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