DHL’s logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, has begun construction of a new ‘European Battery Logistics Hub’, located in Holtum in the Netherlands, which will offer an additional 17,000 square metres worth of storage and servicing space for high voltage batteries.
Batteries handled at this new logistics hub, which is set to fully open in early 2027, will be destined for use in both electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems. It’ll be located right next to the firm’s existing automotive logistics hub. The combination of the two hubs will be able to offer end-to-end solutions for electric mobility and energy systems, across wider Europe, as demand for these two sectors grows significantly.
Its location on the Holtum campus benefits from strong transport connections across the region, with direct access to major European highways and proximity to a container and barge terminal. Plus, this central European location means this new hub will serve as a gateway for EV and energy storage logistics in the Benelux region, Germany, and further afield.
Rainer Haag, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Europe, commented:
“The transformation of mobility and energy systems is a key driver of change in global supply chains. By expanding our battery logistics capabilities in Holtum and closely linking them with our existing automotive expertise on site, we are creating a scalable one stop shop solution for the EV sector. This investment directly supports DHL Group Strategy 2030, where New Energy is a decisive growth driver for our business across Europe.”
John Scherders, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Benelux, added:
“For the Netherlands and the region around Holtum, this development reinforces the site’s strategic importance as a logistics and new energy hub. By connecting the new battery operation with our existing automotive and spare parts site right next door, we are creating a center of excellence that allows us to offer seamless logistics and technical services for electric mobility and energy storage customers across Europe.”
