OVERVIEW

CHARGING AHEAD

We support the complete EV and battery lifecycle, from battery cell production and manufacturing support to vehicle distribution and recycling. Through our global logistics network and specialised battery-handling infrastructure, we move your products safely and compliantly to end markets worldwide.

WHY DP WORLD?

SPECIALISED FOR THE FUTURE

We connect EV batteries, vehicles and energy storage systems through one integrated network, backed by specialised infrastructure and expertise. From vehicle manufacturing to global distribution and aftermarket services, we help you build a resilient supply chain for the future of electric mobility.

Investing in the EV ecosystem

Grow your operations with a full range of EV supply chain solutions, from inbound logistics through to aftermarket services. Benefit from our expertise and global network trusted by leading EV manufacturers.

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Complete supply chain visibility

Manage your EV and battery supply chain with greater visibility through our Control Tower, digital solutions and owned logistics network.

Built for battery logistics

We help you move batteries safely and compliantly, backed by more than 20 dangerous goods warehouses and experience handling approximately 4 million Li-ion modules annually.

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Future ready

Expand into new and emerging markets with the support of our global network, owned assets, and Trade Finance and Market Access solutions.

OUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOGISTICS SERVICES

Our specialised manufacturing and vehicle logistics services help you improve operational efficiency from assembly through to vehicle dispatch.

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Factory Yard Management

  • Assembly line inspection and yard transfer
  • Vehicle protection and preparation
  • Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), diagnostics and quality control
  • Distribution readiness and OEM yard visibility
Cars on a factory assembly line

Manufacturing Support & Assembly Services

  • Global manufacturing support for 10+ OEMs
  • High-volume parts sequencing and picking
  • Inbound and in-plant logistics
  • Assembly and JIT/JIS operations
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Compounds & Pre-delivery Inspection

  • Rapid compound setup and vehicle staging
  • Inspection, quality assurance and road testing
  • Vehicle preparation, valeting and configuration
  • Registration, warranty rectification and smart EV charging

OUR EV BATTERY LOGISTICS SERVICES

Our complete suite of battery logistics solutions helps you move, store, distribute and recover EV batteries safely across every stage of the lifecycle.

Finished Battery Logistics

Move finished batteries safely from storage to their final destination with our integrated fulfillment and distribution services.

 

Key Capabilities:
  • Truck unloading, inbound storage, order picking, outbound processing and truck loading
  • Sea and air freight handling, container stuffing and packaging
  • Repacking with compliant labelling
  • Returns management
  • Customs clearance
  • Booking management across DP World and customer IT systems
  • Charging, recharging and discharging
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Minor repairs to metal serial containers
  • Empty packaging and returnable container management
  • Active Control Tower with end-to-end shipment visibility
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CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

QUALITY, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

We operate in accordance with internationally recognised quality, environmental and safety standards. Our facilities comply with local and international regulatory requirements and are supported by a corporate certification framework that enables accredited sites to maintain consistent standards across our global network.

 

Our certifications and compliance framework include:

 

  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001
  • SQAS PW, SQAS TS and TISAX
  • AEO Full and Regulated Agent Air Cargo accreditation
  • Storage categories compliant with TRGS 510
  • Compliance with local regulations, including Seveso III, where applicable
Battery storage facility inside DP World Rieste warehouse

CASE STUDY

MULTI-USER BATTERY CAPACITY INCREASED BY 50% IN GERMANY

A major German automaker needed additional battery warehousing capacity to support growing EV demand across Europe. We responded with a new 28,000 m² facility in Sarstedt, Germany, purpose-built to the highest safety and environmental standards for specialised battery logistics.

 

Key Outcomes:
  • 50% increase in battery warehousing capacity
  • 28,000 m² bespoke warehouse expansion
  • 20 new specialist roles created
  • Safe, compliant facilities designed for lithium-ion battery logistics

ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND BATTERY LOGISTICS FAQs

As a global leader in automotive logistics, DP World already handles 10% of global automotive trade and oversees the journey from parts and production logistics through to final delivery. Through our industrial logistics and automotive networks, we provide end-to-end solutions for battery components, combining freight forwarding, warehousing and multimodal transport to handle your oversized cargo, time-sensitive parts and remote-site deliveries with precision.

Our specialised freight is built for complex, capital-intensive cargo. We move high-volume, heavy-weight, and out-of-gauge equipment, giving battery and energy-storage customers the scale and control to transport bulky, high-value units reliably from factory to site.

We give you complete end-to-end visibility across your supply chain, using advanced digital tracking tools to monitor cargo in real time. With our CARGOES platform, you gain a single view of your shipments and can collaborate directly with customs and partners to keep goods moving and improve planning.

You can operate confidently with our presence in 85 countries and access to key ports, terminals and transport corridors worldwide, giving your battery supply chain the reach and dependable capacity to scale into new markets.

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