Hellmann, Motherson form JV to expand automotive logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a global automotive logistics company, marking a step to expand their presence in the automotive supply chain sector.

The joint venture will combine Hellmann’s global logistics network with Motherson’s capabilities in design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics. The companies stated that the new entity will offer integrated supply chain solutions for the automotive industry and support both partners’ plans for growth in the sector.

Operations are scheduled to begin in June 2026, with the headquarters in Dubai. The companies said the venture will expand to additional locations across Europe, North America, India and the Middle East as demand increases and customer requirements evolve.

The partnership aligns with Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy and strengthens its focus on the automotive segment. The company said the joint venture will draw on its logistics capabilities along with Motherson’s network of more than 30,000 suppliers and its relationships with original equipment manufacturers to build a global platform for automotive logistics.

Hellmann will contribute execution capabilities, integrated fourth-party logistics solutions and supply chain technology products to the venture. Both companies said the partnership is based on alignment in business approach and a shared focus on long-term growth. They added that both organisations are committed to carbon net zero targets and plan to extend related technologies and processes to customers.

Arjun Kochhar, Chief Executive Officer, Logistics Solutions Business Division, Motherson Group, said, "Motherson's Logistics Division focuses on building specialised platforms that support the evolving supply chain needs of the Group, our customers, suppliers and the broader ecosystem, as part of Motherson’s Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly and Logistics (D.E.M.A.L.) solutions strategy. Our partnership with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics combines Motherson’s integrated industrial capabilities with Hellmann’s extensive network and advanced logistics expertise. Together we aim to deliver more resilient, agile and sustainable logistics networks in an increasingly interconnected and complex global environment.”

Madhav Kurup, Global Chief Operating Officer – Airfreight, Seafreight and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, said: 'The joint venture with Motherson further strengthens our position in the global automotive sector. As two companies with shared values and strong cultural alignment, we are building a partnership rooted in trust and long-term ambition. Together, we are creating a global platform that enhances resilience, agility, and sustainability across increasingly complex automotive supply chains.”

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited operates across 47 countries with more than 425 facilities and serves major automobile manufacturers globally. The company has expanded into sectors including technology, industrial solutions, health, aerospace and logistics.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics operates in 61 countries with around 12,000 employees and annual sales of EUR 3.8 billion. The company handles more than 20 million shipments each year across air, sea, road and rail transport, along with contract logistics services.