The state-of-the-art facility, located near Milan, promotes electric drive solutions and bundles logistics services for the entire electric vehicle supply chain. As the first Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence on the European mainland, the Italian location complements DHL’s global e-mobility network, providing access to regional and international customers worldwide.
Strong Commitment to Sustainable Logistics Solutions for the Electric Vehicle Industry
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, DHL Express, and the e-mobility team at DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation are contributing their specific expertise to the new Center of Excellence to drive forward the electric age in traffic and transportation. At the logistics center in Pozzuolo Martesana in the Milan metropolitan area, our customers can even count on the expert knowledge of the DHL Formula E logistics team based in Italy.
At DHL, we are excited to introduce Europe’s first EV Center of Excellence for electric mobility in Italy. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainable logistics solutions for the EV industry. This center provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions, serving as a one-stop destination for our customers to access everything they need in a single location, while also benefiting from the expertise and experience of our personnel.
Mario Zini, CEO DHL Global Forwarding Italy
Representing the Entire E-Mobility Value Chain
The combined warehousing and freight management of DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (including road, ocean, and air freight capabilities) and DHL Express network solutions for global distribution – the Italian Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence brings it all together in an area of around 10,000 square meters to cover the entire value chain of the electric vehicle industry: from component procurement and vehicle delivery to logistics support for after-sales service.
The range of services includes:
- Inbound and outbound logistics using various modes of transportation
- Battery services (e.g., battery testing and charging, and complete aftermarket handling for batteries) with access to the Europe-wide DHL lithium battery network
- Energy storage capacities
- Specialized services tailored for two-wheelers
- Trained expert teams from the electric vehicle sector
- IATA CEIV certified air freight services
During a period of significant growth, we aim to support companies on their mobility transition. Leveraging DHL Express’ global network, we help customers in sustaining seamless production by efficiently managing the shortage of raw materials and component shortages. Our certified international specialists steadfastly backing the industry through its vital energy transition. Through the EV Center of Excellence, we are poised to be a key partner in driving the evolution of automobility.
Nazzarena Franco, CEO DHL Express Italy
Regional and Global Expertise Combined
The innovative Center of Excellence in Milan supports the growing electric vehicle industry in Italy. It is also the sixth hub in DHL’s global e-mobility network. International customers benefit from the center’s strategic location in the automotive country of Italy and its proximity to neighboring European markets. The location serves a wide range of customers, including established OEMs from Europe, the US, and China.
To optimize the facility’s ecobalance and safety, the logistics center has temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms for storing both normal and hazardous substances.
Integrating Into a Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy
The new location complements the commitment of DHL as a whole and DHL Freight in particular to promoting electromobility. Whether e-trucks for the last mile, tractor units for medium distances or all-electric groupage freight for the mechanical engineering company Parker-Hannifin:
As DHL Freight, we are strongly committed to strengthening electric mobility in our own fleet, and our services make us a perfect partner for the electric mobility industry. With our expertise in electric vehicle logistics, we provide our customers with groundbreaking solutions along the entire supply chain, giving them a clear competitive advantage in the growing e-mobility market. In the coming year, we will establish further Electric Vehicle Centers of Excellence in Europe.
Stefan Brunner, Vice President Global Sector Head DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Auto-Mobility
