Samvardhana Motherson International Limited, a global Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly and Logistics specialist, has signed a joint venture agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Holding Limited, one of the largest family-owned international logistics providers. The JV company, which is to be incorporated in Dubai, will provide integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the global automotive industry.
The joint venture will deliver innovative, efficient and sustainable logistics solutions tailored to the global automotive industry’s evolving supply chain needs. By combining Hellmann’s global logistics network and technology capabilities with Motherson’s deep automotive supply chain expertise, the partnership will provide access to more than 30,000 global suppliers and trusted OEM relationships. The JV will also help deliver greater stability, predictability, and efficiency across global logistics operations and spending. Both companies are committed to carbon net-zero targets and will leverage their expertise and technologies to support industry-wide sustainability initiatives. The joint venture will support Motherson’s growing global manufacturing footprint and the broader automotive ecosystem while strengthening Hellmann’s global automotive logistics capabilities.
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.”
Mr Madhav Kurup, Global Chief Operating Officer – Airfreight, Sea freight and Contract Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, said: “As two family‑owned companies with shared values and a strong cultural alignment, we are building a partnership rooted in trust and long‑term ambition. Together, we are creating a global platform that takes automotive logistics to the next level by integrating smarter processes, seamless global coordination, and future‑ready supply chain solutions.”
