Automotive logistics services

In a fast-evolving industry shaped by electrification, automation and global competition, your supply chain needs more than just logistics. You need a partner who understands the pace, precision, and complexity of you industry - a partner who can provide concrete automotive logistics solutions.

DSV supports 70% of the global top automakers and 85% of leading suppliers with tailored logistics solutions that keep production lines moving, vehicles delivered and aftermarket services responsive - anywhere in the world.

Comprehensive logistics solutions across the automotive lifecycle

From smallest bolt to the final vehicle, we manage your entire logistics journey with expertise and efficiency:

Inbound-to-manufacturing

We specialise in optimising the flow of components, parts and raw materials directly to your production lines. Our services take the complexity out of your inbound supply chain with a seamless and cost-effective flow of inbound materials. This minimises disruption, enhances manufacturing agility and makes it easier for you to meet your production demands worldwide.

• Supplier management
• Multimodal transport
• Warehousing
• Inventory control
• Just-in-time delivery solutions

Streamline your pre-assembly and assembly processes

We understand the critical timing and precision required in moving components and sub-assemblies within your manufacturing ecosystem. Our tailored logistics solutions can maximise the efficiency of your assembly operations and reduce overall costs.

Our services cover efficient transportation between facilities, optimised warehousing for staged materials, and sequenced delivery to assembly lines. By integrating seamlessly with your production schedule, we ensure a smooth flow of parts to keep operations running.

Finished vehicle logistics

Our team of automotive experts combine operational excellence with a global network to ensure the safe and efficient transport of vehicles via air, sea, road, or rail. Whatever your vehicle shipment, we offer tailored solutions that meet your timeline and compliance needs.

DSV's Global Vehicle Competency Centers are recognised for providing transportation solutions for a wide range of specialised vehicles, including concept cars, covert vehicles, and electric vehicles. We use our extensive experience and global reach in automotive logistics, to facilitate the secure and compliant transportation of vehicles anywhere in the world.

We are certified in TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) - a leading certification for information security in the automotive industry.

Maximise uptime with automotive aftermarket services

Keep vehicles on the road for longer with our aftermarket services. We know the urgency involved when delivering spare parts and accessories, and recognise the consequences of an unplanned wait. Our logistics expert do what it takes to get your shipments quickly and efficiently to service centres, dealerships and end customers all over the world.

Remove complexity with a logistics control tower

Improve visibility with a control tower solution. This acts as a central hub with to monitor, analyse and direct operations across your entire supply chain. With a control tower solution, you get one central point of contact to all your supply chain operations. Not only does this save you time, but it gives you insights you can use to streamline and continuously improve your operations.

Digital services for data-driven clarity

We offer a range of digital services that give you insights and full visibility into your automotive supply chain. From GPS tracking and progress notifications on shipments to predictive analytics that can enhance supply chain performance, we understand how you can use data to maintain a competitive advantage in the automotive industry.

Are you looking to decarbonise?

As a global logistics provider, we are strongly committed to decarbonisation and supporting our customers to meet their sustainability goals. We offer a suite of solutions designed to help decarbonisation. Whether you want to see the business value of transitioning to EVs or make use of low-energy warehousing, we can help