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AmsterdamJune 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of ongoing disruptions in fossil fuel supply, DHL Group has announced a further strengthening of its strategic positioning and business capabilities in the new energy sector. Driven by robust customer demand for new energy logistics services, DHL Group expects revenue from this business segment to grow from approximately €600 million in 2025 to €3 billion by 2030. As the world accelerates the diversification of energy sources and actively builds local renewable energy capacity to achieve energy independence, DHL Group will leverage new solutions across its business divisions to fully support countries and companies in their initiatives during this transition.
Since DHL Group launched its “Strategy 2030” in the fall of 2024, identifying new energy as a key growth area, it has made substantial investments worldwide. The ongoing disruptions in fossil fuel energy supply have further underscored the importance of secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems. Currently, approximately three-quarters of the world’s population lives in countries that rely on imported fossil fuels, making them highly vulnerable to shocks from an uncertain external environment. To address this, DHL Group has developed end-to-end logistics solutions covering eight key areas, including alternative fuels, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles and their batteries, hydrogen, grid infrastructure, as well as solar and wind energy.
DHL Group CEO Ma Tao-yuan stated: “The energy transition does not depend on a single technology or a single supply chain; it requires the coordinated effort of multiple assets to help countries achieve their transformation. DHL has the capability to build new end-to-end supply chains globally, from components to after-sales support. Data from the International Energy Agency shows that new energy is expanding at a record pace, outpacing all other sources of electricity generation. Our global reach, reliable service, and industry expertise are exactly what businesses and governments can rely on to drive the energy transition and enhance system resilience.”
Ensuring Continuous Operation of Wind Turbines
Martyn Lawns, Senior Vice President of New Energy Business Growth at DHL Group and CEO of DHL Industrial Projects, said: “We are no strangers to the transportation of large, complex machinery and the special requirements of new energy logistics. We have expertise at every stage of the supply chain and can flexibly provide end-to-end or modular logistics solutions. With over 750 industrial project experts, a global warehousing network, multimodal transport capabilities, and a dedicated express fleet, we are well-prepared to help customers accelerate their supply chain construction and quickly enter new markets.”
With global wind power installed capacity reaching approximately 1.3 terawatts, the wind energy industry is entering a new phase. The focus is no longer solely on building wind farms but is gradually shifting toward large-scale operations, creating more opportunities for DHL to leverage its expertise in supporting wind farm maintenance, repair, and overhaul work.
He added: “Since many wind farms are located in remote areas, customers need us to deliver spare parts to the site quickly and efficiently. To this end, we have launched a new customized service—’Time-Definite Custom+.’ This service builds on the existing DHL Express network and adds flexible, customized delivery options to meet urgent spare parts needs in various scenarios.”
“Time-Definite Custom+” will leverage the existing DHL Express network, ensuring scalability and efficiency while adding several personalized services, including time-definite delivery, special delivery requirements, replacement and return solutions, and delivery at complex locations. The service will initially launch in 22 European countries and regions, with plans to gradually expand globally in the future.
DHL’s forward-stocking warehouse network will also rely on regional and local warehouses and transport support to fully meet maintenance, repair, and overhaul needs. Currently, DHL has over 1,100 forward-stocking warehouse points globally, capable of delivering spare parts to 88% of the world’s wind farms within four hours. This capability helps minimize turbine downtime through global spare parts availability and maintenance services, building a reliable infrastructure foundation for energy security.
Through the new “Time-Definite Custom+” service and its existing service logistics capabilities, customers can choose different service levels based on maintenance needs, ranging from express transport of critical large components to standard transport of low-cost small parts.
Supporting Electrification Progress
DHL Group continues to increase its investment in the electric vehicle and electric vehicle battery ecosystem and has announced plans for new facilities in Europe. Recently, the group officially broke ground in Holtum, the Netherlands, on a new European battery logistics hub to further expand its battery and energy storage logistics capabilities in the region. The batteries handled at this hub will primarily be used for electric vehicles and the rapidly growing battery energy storage system sectors, such as home energy storage and solar applications.
The new site will offer 17,000 square meters of dedicated high-voltage battery storage and service space, closely integrated with DHL Supply Chain’s existing automotive facility adjacent to Holtum. Together, the two facilities will form a comprehensive campus, providing end-to-end solutions for electric mobility and energy systems across Europe. The new hub is scheduled to begin operations in early 2027.
DHL has also opened an electric vehicle and battery center of excellence in Meung-sur-Loire, France, and is further expanding its footprint across the country. The center provides a one-stop solution for compliant storage and distribution of electric vehicle parts and batteries, supporting inbound manufacturing processes and integrated after-sales services. Additionally, the center has deployed recycling solutions in collaboration with specialized partners.
DHL currently has over 20 electric vehicle centers of excellence worldwide and plans to add new locations in India and Peru later this year.
For customers needing to transport batteries, DHL also offers a new option—the Thermoliner temperature-controlled insulation transport solution. This solution uses DHL’s self-developed, innovative patented integrated insulation system, effectively protecting goods from extreme temperatures and humidity while preventing thermal shock, container condensation, and cross-contamination.
The key to the transition to new energy lies in building a system that not only excels in sustainability but also demonstrates resilience and security at scale. This requires supply chains that are quick to adapt, reliable in operation, and capable of supporting sustained growth across multiple technologies and markets. This is where DHL Group’s strength lies, integrating the advantages of its various business units to provide integrated solutions covering the entire value chain, from infrastructure development and inbound manufacturing to transportation and on-site delivery, as well as after-sales service, maintenance, decommissioning, and recycling.