DHL Supply Chain has broken ground on a new European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, Limburg.
The new site will offer 17,000m2 of specialized storage and service space for high-voltage batteries and is closely connected to DHL Supply Chain’s existing automotive operation next door.
Working together, the two facilities will create an integrated campus offering end-to-end solutions for electric mobility and energy systems across Europe. The new facility is scheduled to become operational in early 2027.
The batteries handled at the Holtum site are intended for use in electric vehicles as well as in the rapidly growing segment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), including home storage and solar energy applications.
The Holtum facility is strategically positioned to be developed into a central European gateway, serving customers across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and neighboring markets.
“The transformation of mobility and energy systems is a key driver of change in global supply chains,” said Rainer Haag, Europe CEO at DHL Supply Chain. “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.”
The new battery logistics facility is designed to support complex and highly regulated battery supply chains and offers a range of value-added services at one location. These include compliant storage of battery units, diagnostics and testing, charging and conditioning, refurbishment, reverse logistics and preparation for recycling.
The Holtum campus benefits from strong connectivity to European transportation corridors, with direct access to major highways linking the Benelux and Germany, as well as its proximity to a nearby container and barge terminal on the Juliana Canal. This waterborne connection improves the site’s ability to support efficient and resilient supply chains, and offers DHL’s customers more options for sustainable European distribution.
The project forms part of DHL Group’s Strategy 2030, which focuses on supporting customers in growth sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy and circular supply chains.
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