Hellmann Establishes Joint Venture With Motherson Strengthening Global Leadership In Automotive Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (“Motherson”) have signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement to establish a specialised global automotive logistics company. The new company brings together Hellmann’s global network and logistics expertise and Motherson’s deep understanding of automotive supply chains.

The JV company will provide integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the global automotive industry and will serve as a high performance logistics backbone supporting both partners’ objectives for sustainable growth in the automotive sector. Operations are planned to launch in June 2026, with activities initially managed from the JV’s headquarters in Dubai. Further operational locations in Europe, North America, India, and the Middle East are planned as the business expands and customer needs evolve.

For Hellmann, the JV represents a milestone in implementing its growth strategy Forward2030 and further strengthening its strong position within the automotive sector - one of its key strategic verticals. Based on Hellmann’s global logistics capabilities, as well as Motherson’s global Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Logistics (D.E.M.A.L.) capabilities, with access to more than 30,000 suppliers and trusted OEM relationships, the JV will create a platform that sets new standards in automotive logistics.

As a joint venture partner, Hellmann will contribute execution capabilities, integrated 4PL solutions and proven value-accredited supply chain technology products. The collaboration is built on strong cultural alignment, shared entrepreneurial spirit, and a joint commitment to long term, sustainable growth. Both companies are committed to Carbon Net Zero targets and leverage dedicated teams and proprietary technologies that can be extended to customers to help promote industry wide change.

Mr 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 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.”

“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,” says Madhav Kurup, Global Chief Operating Officer - Airfreight, Seafreight and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.