Logistics giant DHL Group announced plans to strengthen its capabilities and presence in the New Energy sector, focused on serving the value chain in areas related to electrification and the energy transition.
Citing strong customer demand for its services in the sector, and noting the backdrop of fossil fuel supply disruptions, DHL said that it sees an opportunity to grow its revenue in New Energy logistics to €3 billion by 2030, from approximately €600 million in 2025.
DHL CEO Tobias Meyer said:
“The energy transition is not happening through a single technology and a single supply chain. It is a set of different assets, that help countries to shift. DHL has the capabilities to help establish this new supply chains end-to-end, from parts and components to aftermarket support, at a global scale like no one else.”
DHL Group has developed end-to-end logistics solutions spanning eight key segments, including alternative fuels, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles and their batteries, hydrogen, grid infrastructure, as well as solar and wind.
The company identified New Energy as a key growth area in its Strategy 2030 plan, launched in 2024, and said that disruptions to fossil fuel energy supply have further increased the relevance of secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems.
Key initiatives highlighted by the company to further build out its New Energy business include the launch of Time Definite Plus, a new service focused on supporting the maintenance, repair and overhaul needs of the wind sector, a new Thermoliner solution enabling companies to ship EV batteries using a patented integral insulation system that protects cargo from extreme temperatures and humidity, as well as investments in the EV and battery ecosystem, including the construction of a new European Battery Logistics Hub in the Netherlands.
The company also opened an EV and Battery Center of Excellence (COE) in Meung-sur-Loire, France, and is expanding its network with additional locations nationwide. The center offers a one-stop solution for compliant storage and distribution of EV parts and batteries, supporting manufacturing supply chains and integrated aftermarket operations. The facility also battery recycling solutions through specialized partners.
DHL added that it operates over 20 EV COEs worldwide, with launches in India and Peru planned for later this year.
Martyn Lawns, CEO, DHL Industrial Projects and Senior Vice President, Growth for New Energy, said:
“New Energy is a cornerstone of DHL Group’s Strategy 2030: Accelerating Sustainable Growth. As the world undergoes a profound energy transformation, we are committed to empowering our customers to capture the opportunities it creates.”
