DHL Supply Chain has commenced construction of a dedicated European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, Limburg, expanding its capacity for handling high voltage batteries and energy storage systems across the continent. The new facility spans 17,000 square meters of specialized storage and service space and is directly connected to DHL Supply Chain’s existing Holtum automotive site. Together, these sites will form an integrated campus offering end-to-end logistics and technical services for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Scheduled to begin operations in early 2027, the Holtum hub is designed to support batteries used in EVs as well as emerging home-storage and solar applications. As demand for electric mobility and decentralized energy solutions intensifies, customers in the automotive, industrial and energy sectors are seeking compliant, scalable logistics solutions. The facility’s strategic location enables efficient distribution throughout the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and neighboring markets.
Rainer Haag, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Europe, stated that the transformation of mobility and energy systems is reshaping global supply chains. By linking the new battery hub to its existing automotive expertise on one campus, DHL expects to offer a scalable one-stop solution for the EV sector. This investment aligns with DHL Group Strategy 2030, which identifies New Energy as a key growth driver.
The Holtum site is equipped to manage complex, highly regulated battery supply chains and provides a suite of value-added services under one roof. These include compliant storage, diagnostics and testing, charging and conditioning, refurbishment, reverse logistics and recycling preparation. By combining logistics and technical services, the campus supports circular supply-chain models and more sustainable resource use.
John Scherders, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Benelux, noted that the development enhances the region’s role as a logistics and new energy hub. The campus benefits from direct access to major motorways linking the Benelux region to Germany, plus proximity to a container and barge terminal on the Juliana Canal, offering additional sustainable transport options.
The project reinforces DHL’s commitment to Strategy 2030 priorities—electric mobility, renewable energy and circular supply chains—through continued investment in specialized infrastructure and services that enable customers to scale sustainably across Europe.
Source: DHL Group
