Global shipping company, DHL, through its supply chain management subsidiary, has signed a long-term contract with the Nordic battery recycler Fortum for customised service logistics solutions for the recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Fortum is said to be the only company offering a European solution for every stage of the battery recycling value chain.
It has developed processes to recover raw materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel from used batteries with minimal waste residue, which is said to drive forward the circular economy in electromobility.
In the agreement, DHL will be involved with the safe transportation, handling and storage of used EV batteries and the timely delivery to Fortum’s recycling facilities.
“Our collaboration with Fortum underscores our commitment to providing innovative logistics solutions to meet the growing demands of e-mobility,” said Hendrik Venter, CEO at DHL Supply Chain EMEA. “Through our expertise in service logistics and our global network, we can help Fortum expand their recycling capabilities while maintaining the highest safety and sustainability standards.”
Anssi Airas, head of business line battery, Fortum, said, “We are proud to be working with DHL Supply Chain to develop an efficient and sustainable logistics solution for the recycling of EV batteries. We believe that electrification of Europe is not possible without sustainable recycling of batteries taking place in Europe, for Europe. The cooperation with DHL is an essential building block for our mission to promote the circular economy and maximise resource conservation.”
Image: DHL Supply Chain has signed an agreement with Fortum Battery Recycling. Image credit: DHL.
