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DHL Supply Chain today announced a major expansion of its data centre logistics capabilities across Asia Pacific, reinforcing its role as a trusted logistics partner for hyperscalers and data centre operators as AI-driven infrastructure investment accelerates and large-scale projects move from planning into execution.
The expansion includes more than 30,000 square meters of dedicated warehouse space already operational across the region, alongside an additional 130,000 square meters of committed expansion and build-to-suit facilities in Malaysia and Thailand that are expected to become operational over the next two years. Once complete, DHL will support more than 160,000 square meters of specialized data centre logistics infrastructure across strategic Asia Pacific markets.
The investment comes as Asia Pacific emerges as one of the world's fastest-growing data centre regions, fueled by unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital connectivity. As operators race to bring new capacity online, they face mounting challenges, including compressed deployment timelines, increasingly complex international supply chains, and the secure handling of high-value technology assets in active construction environments.
DHL's latest expansion builds on the company's global data centre logistics strategy, following its March 2026 commitment to add 10 dedicated data centre warehouses across North America to support growing hyperscaler demand. With the global data centre logistics market projected to grow from USD 23 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 35 billion by 2030, organizations are seeking logistics partners capable of delivering the speed, security, precision, and specialized expertise required throughout the entire data centre lifecycle.
"Asia Pacific is rapidly becoming the world's next major data centre hub, with an estimated USD 800 billion (approximately EUR 730 billion) expected to be invested in data centre infrastructure across the region by 2030," said Javier Bilbao, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain.
At the core of the expansion is a combination of high-security, purpose-built warehousing and specialized service logistics solutions designed to support complex, multi-phase deployment programs. DHL is also investing significantly in workforce development, equipping teams with advanced white glove handling expertise and technical capabilities that allow critical preparation and integration activities to be completed in controlled logistics environments rather than on active construction sites.
These white glove services ensure that servers, networking equipment, and mission-critical infrastructure are transported and installed under tightly controlled conditions, minimizing the risk of damage, delays, and operational disruption. Services span the entire deployment journey, including site surveys, route assessments, floor protection, cage management, equipment verification, rack installation, component validation, post-installation cleaning, and project completion reporting.
To further address the complexities of data centre deployments, DHL is expanding its specialized technical services portfolio. Dedicated teams provide server rack frame assembly, component mounting, intra-rack cabling, functional testing, and secure packaging solutions that protect sensitive equipment throughout transit and installation. By shifting these activities to purpose-built logistics hubs, customers can reduce on-site congestion, lower installation risks, and maintain critical construction schedules even as deployment scale and infrastructure density continue to increase.
The Asia Pacific expansion forms part of DHL Group's broader global strategy to strengthen its data centre logistics capabilities in response to growing digital infrastructure demand worldwide.
"Data centre logistics represents a significant strategic growth opportunity for DHL as global investment in AI and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate," said Amanda Rasmussen, Chief Commercial Officer, DHL Global Forwarding and Head of the Data Centre Logistics Taskforce at DHL Group.
Together, these investments underscore DHL's commitment to supporting the next generation of digital infrastructure. By expanding its specialised capabilities across key global markets, the company is strengthening its ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that enable customers to build, scale, and operate data centres with greater speed, reliability, and confidence.
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V-Xpress, the express cargo arm of V-Trans (India), is strengthening its Appointment Delivery service to meet growing requirements from quick commerce companies, organised retail and modern trade. With a reported service level of over 90%, the company helps suppliers coordinate deliveries around pre-agreed dates and confirmed warehouse receiving slots. The service is designed to address a recurring challenge in business-to-business (B2B) logistics: missed receiving appointments can result in extended waiting times, rejected consignments, penalties and delayed stock availability. By aligning shipment planning with confirmed delivery windows, V-Xpress aims to improve arrival predictability and support more consistent replenishment schedules. The service caters to quick commerce and modern trade suppliers, retail chains and Canteen Stores Department (CSD) locations. V-Xpress supports these operations through more than 40 dedicated centres with a combined storage capacity of 50,000 sq. ft. The company currently handles approximately 10,000 tonnes of appointment-based deliveries per month and plans to double the volume over the next year. New touchpoints in the Narasapura and Dabaspet industrial areas are also expected to strengthen access for local businesses. Technology-led Visibility and Delivery Coordination Technology integration is another component of the service enhancement. V-Xpress provides GPS-based tracking and last-mile shipment visibility to its Green Channel partners, while API integration with partner platforms is in its final stages. The integration is intended to improve shipment data exchange and visibility across delivery operations. Electronic proof of delivery (e-POD) provides confirmation of completed deliveries and supports the reconciliation of delivery records, helping businesses maintain clearer documentation across their supply chains. “Our Appointment Delivery service helps quick commerce and modern trade suppliers meet receiving schedules, reduce delays and keep goods moving efficiently,” said Aditya Shah, Executive Director, V-Trans (India) and Chief Executive Officer, V-Xpress. Southern Network Expansion to create 150+ Jobs Alongside its service enhancement, V-Xpress is expanding its presence across southern India, with more than 15 new outlets in Karnataka. The expansion is expected to create over 150 job opportunities across the region while bringing pickup and delivery services closer to businesses and industrial clusters. Driven largely through Business Partners, the network covers Bengaluru, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Davangere, Sirsi, Bagalkot and Devanahalli, as well as the industrial areas of Harohalli, Jigani, Hindupur and Bidadi. The company is also promoting its Box-N-Ship door-to-door service for students and individuals who need to transport personal belongings from hostels or campuses to their hometowns. Competitive pricing is being offered as part of a festival promotion, providing an additional option for customers seeking to move belongings through a single logistics provider. With plans to increase appointment-based delivery volumes and broaden its regional footprint, V-Xpress is focusing on delivery scheduling, shipment visibility and network accessibility to serve the evolving requirements of quick commerce and organised retail.
DP World and Thames Freeport have completed The Hive, a £13 million skills, amenity and innovation hub at London Gateway, DP World's deep-sea container port and logistics park on the Thames Estuary in Essex, UK. Jointly funded by the two organisations, the facility is designed to strengthen workforce development, support industry collaboration and expand access to employment opportunities across the region. Located at the centre of London Gateway's Logistics Park, the three-storey building combines a dedicated training and innovation skills centre with shared amenities for employees and businesses operating across the port and logistics park. The facility is expected to deliver more than 100 days of industrial and employability skills programmes each year, supporting approximately 1,125 trainees annually across Thames Freeport. Training will encompass crane-driver simulators, working-at-height courses and virtual reality (VR) technology for broader careers-related activities in maritime and logistics. Beyond technical training, The Hive will provide flexible meeting rooms, a double-height training and events space, a 100-person auditorium, a gym, an all-weather padel court and a multi-use sports pitch. The combination of training infrastructure and shared facilities is intended to provide a common space for businesses, employees and regional partners. Workforce Development Aligned with Logistics Growth The completion of The Hive comes as London Gateway continues to contribute to employment across the region. According to Alan Holland, Chief Executive Officer of DP World London Gateway Logistics Park, the port and its wider economic contribution now support more than 10,000 jobs. “With The Hive now complete, we are creating a space where businesses can collaborate, employees can thrive and the local community can develop the skills needed to access new opportunities,” Holland said. Stuart Rimmer, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Thames Freeport, highlighted the importance of connecting infrastructure investment with workforce opportunities. “This investment is about ensuring that the continued growth of London Gateway translates into real opportunities for local people and businesses, equipping the workforce with the skills needed to succeed in the industries of the future,” Rimmer said. SEATS, appointed earlier in 2026 as The Hive's Skills Partner, will work with DP World, employers and regional partners on workforce development. Partners are scheduled to begin moving into and operating from the facility in November 2026. Sustainability Built into the Facility Construction began in October 2025, with British steel used in the building. The Hive has achieved BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification and an EPC A+ rating, reflecting its stated sustainability and energy-performance credentials. By bringing together skills training, business amenities and innovation-related activities within London Gateway's Logistics Park, The Hive adds a workforce-development dimension to the site's wider logistics infrastructure. Its planned programmes will focus on equipping people with industrial and employability skills while connecting regional communities with opportunities across maritime and logistics.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to bring greater coordination and multimodal integration to India’s transport and logistics infrastructure planning. The decision, announced on October 6, 2026 is aimed at addressing fragmented planning and implementation across multiple ministries and agencies. ITLA will function as the national apex institution for integrated transport and logistics planning, research, project appraisal, monitoring, policy support and data analytics. A key mandate will be the preparation of a National Transport Master Plan with a planning horizon of 10 years or more. The plan will cover roads, railways, ports and shipping, civil aviation, inland waterways, coastal shipping, urban mobility and logistics. The authority will also assess short-term sectoral plans of around five years and annual plans of transport ministries to ensure their alignment with the long-term master plan. This is expected to encourage multimodal infrastructure development and improve coordination between different modes of transport. Another important responsibility will be the technical appraisal of Central government infrastructure projects costing ₹500 crore or more. While ITLA will undertake technical evaluation, financial appraisal will continue through existing government mechanisms. The authority will subsequently monitor the implementation of such projects, facilitate coordinated issue resolution and conduct post-implementation impact assessments to evaluate project outcomes. The new institution will also establish a National Transport Data Repository (NTDR) by integrating transport and logistics datasets from multiple sources, including GSTN e-way bills, FASTag, Vahan, GPS-based systems and urban traffic management platforms. The consolidated data is expected to support freight-flow and origin-destination analysis, enabling more evidence-based infrastructure planning and monitoring. ITLA will further advise and assist in reviewing and updating the National Logistics Policy, 2022, besides supporting capacity building, training and skilling in logistics. It will also promote research and innovation across transportation and logistics. The government expects the authority to strengthen multimodal connectivity, improve infrastructure efficiency and help reduce logistics costs, while enhancing India’s competitiveness in global trade. The initiative is also positioned as an institutional mechanism supporting the country’s Vision 2047 objectives and complementing existing initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
