DHL has expanded its Electric Vehicle (EV) Centre of Excellence (CoE) network to Australia.
It will provide a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions for the auto-mobility aftermarket and the broader electrification ecosystem the company said in a media release today.
The centres of excellence consolidate existing expertise and capabilities in EV logistics.
These include a compliant international transport and warehousing service to provide a solution that supports the growth of electric vehicles and adjacent industries, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems, in Australia.
DHL’s CoE for EVs provides a certified transportation service to facilitate the import of replacement electric vehicle batteries and parts.
Backed by the wider DHL Group, including DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express, it provides multiple modes of transport to help customers with lead times and cost optimisation.
Three DHL Supply Chain multi-customer warehouses located in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are now battery-ready.
Currently hosting lithium-ion batteries, these warehouses are compliant with local regulations and DHL guidelines for storing dangerous goods.
In addition to storage, the sites are integrated into a nationwide transportation network, allowing for direct dispatch to dealers and service centres.
“We’re so pleased to expand our EV COE network to Australia and to support the development of the electric vehicle ecosystem locally,” said DHL Supply Chain ANZ CEO Steve Thompset.
“We announced in November last year that upgraded warehouses in Sydney and Melbourne would house batteries, and now we welcome the addition of Brisbane.”
DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation Global Auto-Mobility Sector President, Fathi Tlatli said the company aims to pioneer the development of the electric vehicle market in Australia.
“With the support of our global network, we are enabling a one-stop shop for EV logistics, improving the efficiency of aftersales services for Electric Vehicle players and beyond in the country,” said Tlatli.
DHL Group, in conjunction with the New Energy Grow Initiative announced as part of its Strategy 2030, will continue to focus on the EV sub-sector.
“In response to the growing need for circularity in the Auto-Mobility industry, DHL Group has the vision to develop battery end-of-life solutions in collaboration with specialised players in Australia,” said Tlatli.
DHL Supply Chain recently boosted its battery electric fleet with new trucks and vans.
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