DHL expands Asia Pacific data center logistics capabilities to support growing regional demand

DHL Supply Chain has announced a major expansion of its data center logistics capabilities across the Asia Pacific region, adding over 160,000 square meters of dedicated warehousing capacity. The expansion includes 30,000 square meters currently operational, with an additional 130,000 square meters planned in Malaysia and Thailand over the next two years. This move directly responds to the region’s rapid data center growth, driven by increasing demand for AI, cloud services, and digital connectivity. The Asia Pacific region is projected to overtake the United States as the largest data center market globally by 2030, with approximately USD $800 billion in investment expected by that year. DHL’s expansion addresses challenges such as tighter timelines, complex cross-border supply chains, and the movement of high-value equipment. The company is investing in upskilling its workforce in advanced white glove handling and specialized technical services to ensure precision, consistency, and speed in data center deployments. The new capabilities include fully dedicated, high-security warehousing and logistics solutions tailored for complex, multi-phase deployment programs. White glove handling ensures servers and equipment are moved under controlled conditions, reducing risks of damage and delays. Services cover the full delivery process, from site surveys and route assessments to on-site preparation like floor protection and cage management. Specialized technical services further address data center logistics complexities, supporting everything from rack installation to component verification and area cleaning. DHL’s CEO for Asia Pacific, Javier Bilbao, emphasized that the expansion provides execution certainty for customers amid the region’s sustained data center growth. The company aims to deliver precision and efficiency in some of the most demanding deployment environments across Asia Pacific.