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DHL steps up to meet data centre demand surge

[ March 20, 2026   //   ]

DHL has expanded its North America data centre logistics (DCL) infrastructure with 10 dedicated warehouses totalling more than 7 million square feet of capacity set to go live in 2026. Designed for operators racing to deploy new capacity, they will offer white‑glove handling, rack configuration services, and specialized warehouse‑to‑site transportation.

White‑glove handling ensures servers, power modules, and networking systems are moved under tightly controlled conditions to prevent damage. Rack configuration services move critical integration and testing out of the live construction zone and into secure warehouse environments, reducing the need for complex on‑site operations and reducing the risk of installation delays. Specialized warehouse‑to‑site transport addresses the practical challenges of moving oversized or sensitive components through congested areas, active construction zones, or remote greenfield locations. By relocating critical work into controlled logistics hubs, operators can maintain build speed and safeguard high‑value infrastructure programs.

Global chief executive of DHL Supply Chain, Hendrik Venter,  said: “We offer a single accountable partner that connects global supply flows with precise on‑the‑ground execution. That’s what keeps large‑scale data centre projects on schedule and resilient. And this marks only the beginning of our group‑wide expansion in this fast‑growing sector. North America – home to more than 40% of the world’s data centres – is a first major step, with additional regions already scheduled for further capacity upgrades.”

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