To advance electric mobility in Europe, DHL has opened the first EV Center of Excellence in continental Europe, located in Pozzuolo Martesana, near Milan, Italy.
The 10,000m2 logistics hub is tailored to meet the increasing demand for EVs in the Italian market, specifically targeting the growing EV industry, and leverages the combined warehousing and freight management of DHL Global Forwarding.
“At DHL, we are excited to introduce Europe’s first EV Center of Excellence for electric mobility in Italy. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainable logistics solutions for the EV industry,” explained Mario Zini, CEO at DHL Global Forwarding Italy.
“This center provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions, serving as a one-stop destination for our customers to access everything they need in a single location, while also benefiting from the expertise and experience of our personnel.”
Full service center
The EV Center of Excellence in Italy covers inbound and outbound logistics using various modes of transportation, warehousing with value-added services such as battery testing and charging, and complete aftermarket handling for batteries. This includes storage, recharging, dealer service for warranty issues, battery replacement, and disassembly.
The facility boasts ample energy storage capabilities and provides specialized services tailored for two-wheelers. It is also equipped with temperature and humidity-controlled rooms, offering a holistic solution that includes compartments for both general and hazardous materials. The services are managed by trained teams in the EV sector, and for air freight needs customers can rely on IATA CEIV-certified teams. Customers can also tap into the expertise of the Formula E logistics team, which is headquartered in Italy.
“At DHL, we are dedicated to advancing the electrification of auto-mobility. To this end, we have established EV Centers of Excellence for EV logistics around the world, where teams of specialists provide pioneering solutions for the entire supply chain – from component sourcing to vehicle delivery,” commented Fathi Tlatli, president Global Auto-Mobility Sector at DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation. “With the new center Italy, we now have a presence in every region, giving our customers a competitive edge in the growing e-mobility market.”
Collaborative effort
The center has been opened in collaboration with the Team EV of DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation and will also provide global distribution services from DHL Express.
Nazzarena Franco, CEO at DHL Express Italy, said, “During a period of significant growth, we aim to support companies on their mobility transition. Leveraging DHL Express’s global network, we help customers in sustaining seamless production by efficiently managing the shortage of raw materials and component shortages. Our certified international specialists [are] steadfastly backing the industry through its vital energy transition. Through the EV Center of Excellence, we are poised to be a key partner in driving the evolution of auto-mobility.”