DHL has signed a strategic agreement with Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company CATL for the provision of advanced liquid cooling energy storage systems and energy management platforms for DHL’s logistics parks.
The agreement will enable DHL’s sites to connect with CATL’s battery swapping and superfast charging systems and aligns with DHL’s global sustainability target of achieving net zero logistics by 2050.
It will also allow CATL to continue its work on exploring the future of electric vehicles, battery recycling and end-of-life management through the support of DHL’s global network of EV Centres of Excellence.
The framework agreement marks the implementation and strengthening of an MOU that was signed between the two parties in 2024 which outlines global cooperation in carbon neutral facilities and the electrification of DHL’s pick-up and delivery fleet.
Co-President of Sales and Marketing of CATL Libin Tan has labelled the partnership as “trailblazing”.
“By combining DHL’s extensive logistics and operational expertise and CATL’s innovative green technology, we are joining forces to deliver a trailblazing sustainable logistics solution to the industry,” Tan says.
“Our strengthened cooperation with DHL will not only contribute to achieving both parties’ sustainability targets but also facilitate the world towards a greener future.”
DHL Supply Chain CEO Oscar de Bok says the partnership is an indication of DHL’s commitment to finding renewable solutions in its global operations.
“We’re excited to start using CATL’s energy solutions in our logistics parks, while providing our logistics services to CATL,” de Bok says.
“This solution really highlights the great partnership and innovative spirit between our teams.
“It’s a perfect example of how we’re working together to achieve our shared goal of sustainability.”
DHL is one of the world’s leading logistics providers and operates in over 220 countries across the globe.
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