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DHL Expands New Energy Logistics Network as Global Demand for Resilient Supply Chains Rises

The German logistics company said it would bolster its capabilities across renewable energy and clean technology supply chains, citing rising customer demand and growing investments in energy infrastructure worldwide.

June 12, 2026. By Abha Rustagi

DHL Group plans to significantly expand its New Energy logistics business, aiming to increase revenue from the sector to EUR 3 billion by 2030 from around EUR 600 million in 2025, as countries accelerate efforts to strengthen energy security and diversify away from fossil fuels.

The German logistics company said it would bolster its capabilities across renewable energy and clean technology supply chains, citing rising customer demand and growing investments in energy infrastructure worldwide.

The move comes as disruptions to fossil fuel supplies and geopolitical uncertainties prompt governments and businesses to invest in domestic renewable energy capacity and more resilient energy systems.

DHL identified New Energy as a key growth area in its Strategy 2030 roadmap announced in 2024 and has since expanded its capabilities globally. The company has developed end-to-end logistics solutions across eight segments, including alternative fuels, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles and batteries, hydrogen, grid infrastructure, and solar and wind energy.

“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. Data from the International Energy Agency tells us that new energy is scaling at a record-breaking pace, outstripping all other power sources. Our combination of reach, reliability, and sector expertise is what companies and countries can lean on to facilitate the energy transition and bolster resilience,” said Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group.

The company is also introducing new services aimed at supporting the growing wind energy sector, which has reached approximately 1.3 TW of installed capacity globally.

DHL said it would launch Time Definite Plus, a new logistics service designed for wind farm maintenance operations. The service leverages the DHL Express network while offering customised options such as timed deliveries, special handling requirements, swap-and-return solutions and deliveries to remote locations.

“We are no strangers to the transport of large and complex machinery or the specific requirements of New Energy logistics. We have expertise in every single step of the supply chain, enabling end-to-end or modular logistics solutions. With more than 750 industrial project experts, a global network of warehouses, capabilities in multi-modal solutions and a dedicated Express aircraft fleet, we are ideally prepared to help our customers ramp-up supply chains and access new markets,” said Martyn Lawns, CEO of DHL Industrial Projects and Senior Vice President, Growth for New Energy at DHL Group.

The service will initially be available in 22 countries and territories across Europe, with a broader global rollout planned.

Lawns said the company’s network of more than 1,100 front-stocking locations can deliver spare parts within four hours to 88 percent of wind farms worldwide, helping operators reduce downtime and maintain energy infrastructure reliability.

“With many of these wind farms located remote places, our customers require us to get the spare parts quickly and efficiently to these sites. This is why we are launching our new bespoke service, Time Definite Plus, which uses the DHL Express network with added customised delivery options,” he added.

DHL is also expanding its presence in the electric vehicle and battery supply chain sector.

The company recently began construction of a European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, the Netherlands, which will provide 17,000 square metres of specialised storage and service space for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems. The facility is expected to become operational in early 2027.

In France, DHL has opened an EV and Battery Center of Excellence in Meung-sur-Loire and is expanding additional locations across the country. The facility supports storage, distribution, manufacturing flows and aftermarket services for electric vehicle parts and batteries, including recycling solutions through specialist partners.

DHL currently operates more than 20 EV Centers of Excellence globally and plans to launch new facilities in India and Peru later this year. The company is also introducing its Thermoliner solution for battery shipments, a patented insulation system designed to protect cargo from extreme temperatures, humidity, thermal shocks and condensation.

“The shift to New Energy is about building systems that are not only sustainable, but resilient and secure at scale. That requires supply chains that can adapt quickly, operate reliably and support growth across multiple technologies and markets,” said Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding.

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