Chinese battery maker CATL and global logistics player DHL announced a valuable agreement aimed at “strengthening strategic partnership on the GHG emissions reduction of logistics parks”, as stated by the companies.

Now, CATL will provide advanced liquid cooling energy storage systems and energy management platforms to DHL’s logistics parks. By connecting to battery swapping and superfast charging systems, CATL’s comprehensive energy storage solution will help to enable the energy structure optimization across various DHL’s facilities with maximum utilization of green energy.

Statements from CATL and DHL

“By combining DHL’s extensive logistics and operational expertise, and CATL’s innovative green technology, we are joining forces to deliver the trailblazing sustainable logistics solution to the industry,” said Libin Tan, co-president of sales and marketing of CATL. “Our strengthened cooperation with DHL will not only contribute to achieving both parties’ sustainability targets, but also facilitate the world towards to a greener future.”

“We’re excited to start using CATL’s energy solutions in our logistics parks, while providing our logistics services to CATL. 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,” added Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain.

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