Automotive

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Automotive

Our global automotive solutions for supply chain management are transforming how vehicles move to market by harnessing the latest technology.

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A NEW ERA OF MOBILITY

Global automotive logistics needs are changing – and we are changing with it. Growing vehicle demand requires agile supply chains, while the rise of electric cars is forcing the industry to evolve fast. Yet we’re in the business of innovation. Our seamless logistics connections, built on future-ready technology and multimodality, are changing what’s possible for the automotive industry.

POSSIBILITY IS JUST A QUESTION OF LOGISTICS

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We handle 10% of global automotive trade

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2.2 million car units handled annually

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A supply chain network spanning 70+ countries

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15 dedicated automotive transshipment hubs worldwide

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Relationships with 12 of world’s leading Ro-Ro liners

HOW WE CAN HELP

Inbound Transport

Leveraging our freight forwarding network and multimodal assets, we streamline sourcing and delivery of essential materials to and from vehicle manufacturing sites. We also oversee ordering and fulfilment, with strong connectivity throughout Asia and Europe.

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Production Logistics

Collaborating with some of the world’s leading car manufacturers, we utilise our in-house automotive expertise to aid the production and assembly process. This streamlines production in a cost-effective way, bringing manufacturing plants into the supply chain for end-to-end visibility.

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Finished vehicles

From factory floor to customer door, we are employing our interconnected network of Ro-Ro ports, sea vessels and freight forwarders to transport finished vehicles to markets across the globe. Our network spans all continents, connecting Asia to Europe, South America and beyond.

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INSIGHTS

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Top 5 automotive industry trends coming our way in 2023

Top 5 automotive industry trends coming our way in 2023

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Trade in transition 2023

Trade in Transition 2023

Find out how automotive companies are reconfiguring their supply chains and adopting new technologies to build resilience into their strategies following fresh disruptions in global trade.

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5 reasons why manufacturers should operate at ports

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SMART LOGISTICS AT EVERY TURN

Our F1 partnership with McLaren helps make them champions of faster, smarter and more sustainable automotive logistics. Smart logistics solutions are our answer to keeping McLaren Racing in pole position. Using next-generation blockchain technology and seamlessly connected multimodal solutions, we help deliver McLaren's needs efficiently and sustainably, so they’re always race-ready.

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FAQs

DP World transport covers road, rail, barge and air, spanning the US to Europe and expanding into Africa and central, east and southeast Asia. This gives us cross-market agility, connecting your vehicles from your factory floor to your customer’s door or for last mile wherever you need.
We’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology. We’ve implemented secure blockchain software, packing robots and automated storage solutions across our business to streamline operations and improve efficiencies. Our owned IT solutions cover the full range of automotive logistics services to meet the current and future needs of our customers, optimising the logistics process end-to-end.
We are committed to curbing the carbon emissions of our industry across our global network, as governed by our sustainability strategy. Our automotive logistics services are constantly evolving, adapting to new technologies that iron out inefficiencies and connect your cargo to the most carbon and cost-effective transport solutions available.
As automotive logistics experts, handling 10% of the world’s vehicle cargo, we have the know-how and infrastructure to grow throughput figures, unlock new markets and help you work towards more sustainable logistics solutions wherever possible.
Our journey to becoming an integrated end-to-end automotive logistics provider gives us full visibility and control of our supply chains. This sets us apart from the crowd, simplifying our supply chains by taking out multiple parties while giving us and our automotive customers the power to tailor our solutions faster to industry needs.