Stellantis Partners With DHL To Launch Regional Parts Distribution Hub In Malaysia
Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has appointed DHL Supply Chain as its logistics partner to manage its new regional parts distribution centre in Malaysia. This collaboration is part of Stellantis’ strategy to expand its presence across the Asia Pacific region, and positioning Malaysia as a crucial automotive hub.
The 18,000-square-metre warehouse facility, located in a Malaysian Free Trade Zone, is designed to optimise parts distribution and provide efficient aftersales support across 20 countries in the India and Asia Pacific regions. The hub will help reduce lead times and improve parts availability in key markets, including Malaysia, for Stellantis brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, RAM, etc.
“Stellantis is proud to welcome DHL as our logistic partner and we are pleased to have a globally renowned leader in logistics for warehousing operations at our soon to be launched Regional Parts Distribution Centre in Port Klang, Malaysia. DHL’s exceptional level of expertise and reliability in logistics and warehousing aligns seamlessly with our goals for reliable and fast parts distribution, allowing us to provide the highest standards of after-sales support to the region. Together, we will drive operation efficiency to set a new level of service excellence that not only strengthens Stellantis’ growing footprint but also reinforces Malaysia’s role as a regional automotive hub,” said Olivier Torchet, Head of Parts & Services for India & Asia Pacific at Stellantis. 
Mario Lorenz, Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Malaysia, meanwhile highlighted the significance of Malaysia’s automotive industry, now Southeast Asia’s 2nd largest market. He remarked, “This growth offers DHL a chance to play a critical role in strengthening the supply chain for automakers in the country. With Malaysia’s commitment to the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), a regional hub here gives our customers a competitive cost structure and well-developed infrastructure to reach the other lucrative ASEAN markets.”
“By combining our logistics expertise with Stellantis’ visionary approach, we aim to deliver tailored solutions that boost the industry’s competitiveness and support Malaysia’s goal of becoming a regional automotive hub. This partnership not only reinforces our commitment to supporting Malaysia’s automotive advancements, but it also strengthens the leadership positions of both Stellantis and DHL in our respective markets,” he added.
DHL Supply Chain Malaysia is playing a key role in supporting the country’s automotive supply chain, whether it be vehicle or component manufacturers, tyre makers, or aftermarket parts providers. This partnership aligns with DHL’s growth strategy, backed by a €131 million (RM613 million) investment in Malaysia to expand capacity and develop talent. It also ties into DHL’s global investment strategy, which saw €1.35 billion (RM6.32 million) allocated to strategic markets in the past year. 
With over 640 major manufacturers operating in Malaysia’s automotive sector, and government-backed incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), the collaboration between Stellantis and DHL reflects a commitment to driving the future of the automotive sector. Both companies want to support Malaysia’s ambitions while advancing their leadership in logistics and automotive innovation.
