RETHINKING WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE
The automotive sector’s logistics needs are changing and we’re changing too. Australia’s import-led vehicle market and international trade in vehicle parts require secure, agile and efficient supply chains.
That’s why we’re developing high-tech ports and terminal operations at Sydney, Melbourne and other locations, with seamless logistics connections that integrate with industry-leading technology and multimodal transport options. We’re changing what’s possible for Australia’s automotive industry.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Inbound Transport
Our freight forwarding network and multimodal assets reach across the globe, which means we can manage your entire ordering and fulfilment process, giving you efficient sourcing and delivery of essential materials to connect Australia with regional and global markets.
Production and Assembly
We are trusted by leading automotive companies in Australia and around the world to support production and assembly operations. Our solutions include an in-house team of automotive experts who will integrate your manufacturing operations into the car supply chain, to keep production flowing, reduce costs and provide you with full visibility of your supply chain.
Finished Vehicles
Our extensive network of RoRo ports, marine vessels and freight forwarders enable your finished goods to move quickly and efficiently from factory floor to your customer’s door, wherever they are located. We keep your business connected to markets in Asia, Europe, South America and beyond.
Our freight forwarding network and multimodal assets reach across the globe, which means we can manage your entire ordering and fulfilment process, giving you efficient sourcing and delivery of essential materials to connect Australia with regional and global markets.
We are trusted by leading automotive companies in Australia and around the world to support production and assembly operations. Our solutions include an in-house team of automotive experts who will integrate your manufacturing operations into the car supply chain, to keep production flowing, reduce costs and provide you with full visibility of your supply chain.
Our extensive network of RoRo ports, marine vessels and freight forwarders enable your finished goods to move quickly and efficiently from factory floor to your customer’s door, wherever they are located. We keep your business connected to markets in Asia, Europe, South America and beyond.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
10% of global automotive trade
We handle 10% of global automotive trade, including 2 million cars a year.
15 hubs
We have 15 dedicated hubs for automotive transshipment.
Increased battery-handling capacity
We recently increased our lithium-ion battery-handling capacity by 50%, helping with supply chain solutions for electric vehicles and trucks.
12 RoRo liners
We also have relationships with 12 of the world’s leading RoRo liners.
Australia’s largest maritime hub
Our Port of Melbourne terminal is Australia’s largest maritime hub for containerised, automotive and general cargo.
INSIGHTS
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Read MoreDP 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.
FAQs
Our integrated road, rail, barge and air links connect ports in Australia to international markets from the US to Europe. We are investing in expanding our operations in Africa and across Central, East and Southeast Asia, so our customers are more connected than ever with the world’s markets.