DHL, the leading global brand inthe logistics sector, has openedits latest electric vehicle (EV)Center of Excellence in Shanghai,China to support EV companies andits related sectors to grow theirpresence locally and globally.This marks the Group’s first EVCenter of Excellence in China, thelargest global EV market,following locations in key regions acrossthe globe includingIndonesia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates andthe UnitedKingdom.
The Shanghai EV Centre ofExcellence is managed by DHL GlobalForwarding, and developed inclose cooperation with Team EV of DHLCustomer Solutions andInnovation (CSI), DHL Express and DHL SupplyChain. The facilityspecializes in seamless and integratedend-to-end logistics for EVproducts, including batteries, electricmotors, charginginfrastructure and more. It has a dedicated teamof specialists toensure efficient handling, storage andtransportation while meetingthe unique needs of the EVsector.
“In 2023, Chinese automakersdominated the global EV market,manufacturing over half of the EVson the roads worldwide andbecoming the largest car exporter. As abattery powerhouse, Chinais home to six of the top ten EV batterymanufacturers, supplyingclose to 60 percent of the world’s batterycells. Our deepunderstanding of the logistical complexities in theEV industry,coupled with our expansive global network, positions ustofacilitate this next chapter of international expansion forChineseEV firms. With the Shanghai EV Center of Excellence, we aimto bethe partner of choice for customers seeking internationalbusinessgrowth,” said Niki Frank, CEO of DHL GlobalForwardingAPAC.“It takes anentire ecosystem to support the growth of Chinese EVmakers as theyexpand globally. As the logistics company for theworld, we have theknow-how in the trade policies and customsregulations of variouscountries. From documents, parts to rawmaterials, DHL is fullycapable of providing stable and reliablelogistics support forindustry players in China to tap into theoverseas market and helpreinforce China’s standing in the globalEV sector,” said DongmingWu, CEO of DHL Express China.