Automotive

Automotive industry

Automotive

Our automotive supply chain management solutions embrace cutting-edge technology to advance vehicle logistics in emerging markets like Vietnam.

A NEW ERA OF POSSIBILITIES FOR AUTOMOTIVE

With new Asia Pacific (APAC) competitors challenging China’s vehicle manufacturing dominance, neighbouring automotive supply chains must adapt to fast-moving market dynamics.

We’re investing in state-of-the-art software at our Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT), to optimise the port’s handling capacity, which along with our global RoRo portfolio, is now 50% of Vietnam’s annual complete built-up vehicle market share.

Demand for automotive logistics

Market Intelligence

10% of global automotive trade

We handle 10% of the total global automotive trade.

2 million car units

2 million car units handled globally annually.

15 hubs

We have 15 dedicated automotive transshipment hubs worldwide.

12 RoRo liners

As a global logistics company, we have relationships with 12 of the world’s leading RoRo liners.

Increased battery-handling capacity

We recently increased our lithium-ion battery-handling capacity by 50% across our global operation, helping supply the automotive industry with the supply chain solutions for building electric vehicles and trucks.

50% of vehicle market share

Our Saigon terminal handles more than 50% of Vietnam’s annual complete built-up vehicle market share.

INSIGHTS

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DP WORLD LOGISTICS PARTNER FOR AUTOMOTIVE

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 F1 in pole position. Using next-generation blockchain technology and seamlessly connected multimodal solutions, DP World Logistics is delivering McLaren’s vehicle needs efficiently and sustainably, so they’re always race-ready.

Smart logistics solutions

FAQs

We integrate road ,rail, barge and air links to connect Vietnam with markets stretching from the US to Europe. We’re expanding operations across Central, East and Southeast Asia along with Africa, so wherever you need us we’ve got you covered, even for last-mile services.

Disruptive technologies are increasing the efficiency and security of the logistics business, which is why we operate at the cutting edge of digital innovation. We use secure blockchain software, packing robots and automated storage solutions to optimise end-to-end logistics processes and ensure your cargo flows are smooth and efficient.

Like any responsible business, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions across our operations. As part of our sustainability strategy, we continually embrace digital innovations that increase efficiencies and reduce emissions, giving you the most sustainable and cost-effective transport options.

Our automotive logistics experience, industry know-how and state-of-the-art infrastructure means we are trusted with handling 10% of the world’s vehicle cargo. We can help your business grow its cargo throughput, connect with new markets and work towards more sustainable logistics solutions.
Our journey to provide integrated end-to-end automotive logistics gives us full visibility and transparency to simplify and control our supply chains, which sets us apart from the crowd. By removing multiple third parties, we can work with you in the APAC region to swiftly tailor agile solutions that meet your individual business needs.