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DHL Supply Chain is expanding its data center logistics in the Asia Pacific with over 160,000 sqm of dedicated warehousing to support growth in AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure
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The company currently operates more than 30,000 square meters of dedicated data center warehousing in the region and plans to add another 130,000 square meters in Malaysia and Thailand over the next two years
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Asia Pacific is projected to become the world’s largest data center market by 2030, supported by an estimated $800 billion in investments
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DHL is investing in specialized “white glove” handling and technical services to support complex data center deployments and reduce installation risks
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The company said the regional data center logistics market is expected to grow from $23 billion in 2025 to about $35 billion by 2030
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The expansion forms part of DHL Group’s broader global strategy to strengthen its position in the fast-growing data center logistics sector
DHL is expanding its data center logistics capabilities across Asia Pacific, adding more than 160,000 square meters of dedicated warehousing and logistics infrastructure to support accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure.
The logistics provider announced on June 9 that it has strengthened its regional footprint to serve hyperscalers and data center operators as large-scale projects move from planning to execution.
The expansion includes more than 30,000 square meters of dedicated warehouse space already in operation across Asia Pacific, with an additional 130,000 sqm of committed expansion and built-to-suit facilities in Malaysia and Thailand scheduled to become operational over the next two years.
Once completed, DHL will support more than 160,000 sqm of data center logistics infrastructure across key regional markets.
The investment comes as Asia Pacific is projected to surpass the United States as the world’s largest data center market by 2030, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence applications, cloud services, and digital connectivity.
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DHL noted that data center operators increasingly face challenges related to compressed project timelines, complex cross-border supply chains, and the movement of high-value equipment into active construction sites.
The company said the regional data center logistics market is expected to grow from $23 billion in 2025 to approximately $35 billion by 2030, creating demand for specialized logistics solutions that can support the entire data center lifecycle.
“Market projections show Asia Pacific as the world’s next data center hub, with approximately USD$800 billion in data center investment expected across the region by 2030,” said Javier Bilbao, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain.
“As the region enters this sustained phase of large-scale data center execution, customers need more than capacity; they need execution certainty. Our investments in dedicated infrastructure and advanced white glove capabilities are designed to deliver that certainty by combining precision, consistency, and speed in some of the region’s most demanding deployment environments,” Bilbao added.
DHL said the expansion combines dedicated high-security warehousing with specialized service logistics designed to support complex, multi-phase deployment programs.
Workforce development
A key component of the initiative is the company’s investment in workforce development, particularly in advanced “white-glove” handling and technical services that allow critical preparation and integration work to be completed in controlled logistics environments rather than at active construction sites.
The company’s white-glove services cover site surveys, route assessments, equipment verification, rack installation, component checks, floor protection measures, and post-installation reporting. DHL also provides technical services such as server rack assembly, component mounting, cabling, functional testing, and secure packaging of sensitive equipment.
By shifting these activities to purpose-built logistics hubs, DHL said customers can reduce site congestion, lower installation risks, and maintain project schedules despite increasing infrastructure complexity.
The Asia-Pacific expansion follows DHL Group’s recent investments in data center logistics infrastructure in North America and forms part of a broader strategy to capitalize on growing demand for digital infrastructure support services.
“Data center logistics is a strategic growth priority for DHL, driven by the rapid development of digital infrastructure and AI,” said Amanda Rasmussen, chief commercial officer, DHL Global Forwarding and head of the Data Center Logistics Taskforce at DHL Group.
“Building on recent investments in North America and now expanding further in Asia Pacific, we are mobilizing capabilities across the Group to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions for every stage of the data center lifecycle. By drawing on our global network and specialist expertise, we enable customers to scale quickly, while ensuring the uptime, resilience and precision these complex operations demand,” Rasmussen said.
DHL said the latest investment underscores its focus on data centers as a strategic growth sector and strengthens its ability to provide globally integrated logistics services as digital infrastructure projects continue to expand worldwide.
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