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GM chooses Ceva Logistics for direct-to-consumer vehicle logistics

GM is using Ceva Logistics to move finished vehicles from the US to Europe.

Ceva invests millions into battery logistics centres in Europe

Ceva Logistics is launching a reverse logistics service for the recycling and reuse of lithium-ion batteries in Europe and building a network of 15 battery logistics centres across ten countries by 2027.

Toyota uses VDL Groep hydrogen fuel cell trucks for Europe parts distribution

The OEM is using the trucks for distribution between its European parts centre in Belgium and locations in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Ceva Logistics using Stradot conveyor robots for vehicle handling at Nanteuil-le-Haudouin facility

Ceva Logistics will start using automated robot conveyors to move vehicles at its distribution yard in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin from September this year.

Ceva Logistics acquires Turkish logistics company Borusan Tedarik for $440m, doubling its footprint in the region

CEVA Logistics continues to grow “bigger, stronger and smarter”, as the company announces it acquires Borusan Tedarik, a logistics company in Turkey. The move almost doubles CEVA’s operations in the country.

Vessel operators are bringing in more capacity for maritime finished vehicle shipments

There appears to be a more even balance between demand and supply of ro-ro capacity for finished vehicle movements and rates appear to be dropping but the situation remains complex.

Toyota inaugurates vehicle mega hub in Czech Republic with support from Ceva Logistics

Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) new €17m ($18m) mega hub in Kolín, Czech Republic, now processes up to 350,000 vehicles annually, streamlining pre-delivery customisation. With integrated rail links, the hub also helps TME reduce carbon emissions, supporting its sustainability goals over previous logistics models.

Ceva integrates Bolloré Logistics following CMA CGM buyout

Following its acquisition by CMA CGM for €4.85 billion ($5.24 billion) at the end of February this year, Bolloré Logistics is being absorbed into the Ceva Logistics division, adding scale in air and ocean freight services, according to Ceva.

Ceva Logistics to set up vehicle-handling terminal at Dunkirk port

Ceva Logistics is building a 9.5-hectare vehicle logistics facility at the French port of Dunkirk following an agreement signed with the port on March 15. Work on the facility will begin in October this year.

On the road to recovery in the east

The automotive industry in eastern Europe is in strong post-pandemic recovery mode, with associated gains for logistics providers. However, the region requires investment in transport and infrastructure improvements, and in EV production, if it is to build a competitive edge against a Chinese foothold in Hungary

Ceva Logistics to offer carmakers sustainable ro-ro capacity

Ceva Logistics has signed a ten-year lease on four new-build ro-ro vessels from its parent company CMA CGM, and will manage and operate them directly. The logistics provider will be able to move 140,000 vehicles annually using the vessels, which will be powered by both LNG and electric battery.

Containing the boom after the bust

Since it took over Gefco, Ceva Logistics has developed a fifth business division dedicated to finished vehicle logistics and it is now seeing an increase in global demand for containerised vehicle services, writes Marcus Williams

Bringing battery production in Europe up to speed

As carmakers in Europe scramble to localise pure electric vehicle (EV) production they have one major obstacle to overcome – Europe has no legacy of lithium-ion battery production. China has long dominated the mining, refining and production of battery cells, a situation that European carmakers were happy to go along with until very recently.

Ro-ro capacity crunch means carmakers are looking for containers

The decrease in ro-ro capacity for vehicle shipments since August 2022, which is pushing up unit rates for carmakers significantly, is prompting them to look for space in containers, an option that that simply was not there six months ago.

Ceva completes integration of Gefco’s vehicle logistics business

Ceva Logistics has completed the integration of Gefco’s finished vehicle logistics business and set up its own division under the direction of the French logistics provider’s former chief operating officer Emmanuel Cheremetinski.

Gefco purchase contributes to quarterly gains for CMA CGM

CMA CGA’s purchase of Gefco this year helped lift its third quarter revenue to $19.9 billion. The global container logistics provider said the acquisition, which was approved in July, contributed $750m to its logistics revenue for the period. Logistics revenue totalled $4.34 billion in the third quarter of the year.

Visibility is the key to supply chain resiliency

Legislation in North America, such as the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Mexico’s new Carta Porte bill of lading rule, is forcing companies to more closely track goods through the supply chain. That is bringing real benefits in terms of resiliency to disruption, according to OEM and logistics supplier experts at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference.

What resiliency in automotive logistics looks like

Learn for yourself whats logistics resiliency has required in the age of supply chain disruption in this panel discussion featuring with General Motors, automotive supplier IAC Group and major logistics providers DSV and Ceva Logistics

CMA CGM will integrate Gefco into Ceva Logistics

Following CMA CGM’s takeover of French logistics provider Gefco earlier this year, the global container shipping line has announced that Gefco will be integrated into its Ceva Logistics division. The move is designed to strengthen Ceva Logistics services in Europe and advance CMA CGM’s goal of providing end-to-end shipping and logistics services.

Watch: Just-in-time for a new era – can supply chains become more resilient and still stay lean?

Toyota’s Leon van der Merwe makes it clear that lean and just-in-time principles are as relevant for the OEM today as ever. But hear why for aspects of the approach are changing both for Toyota, 3PL Ceva and data systems expert E2Open.

CMA CGM buys Gefco ahead of sanctions threat

Container shipping line CMA CGM has bought French logistics provider Gefco for an undisclosed sum. The buyout follows an earlier statement from Gefco that it was taking back the 75% stake in its business that Russian Railways bought in 2012 for €800m ($869m).

Ferrari chooses Ceva Logistics for global racing programmes

Ferrari has chosen Ceva Logistics to provide all logistics support services for its racing division Scuderia Ferrari.

Transporting the electric future

Shipping lithium-ion batteries across the world and storing them safely is a complex task and is governed by strict safety regulations. Dave Dudek, executive vice-president and global automotive and tire sector lead at Ceva Logistics, explains the key issues

AL FVL Autumn 2021 digital edition – Moving forward together through disruption

The autumn digital edition of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine is out now, featuring a four-part, in-depth special on Renault Group, in which its top executive for supply chain and logistics, Jean-François Salles, explains the supply chain revolution underway at the carmaker

Watch: The arsenal of health – how GM and Ceva Logistics shifted the supply chain to support the relief effort

In this special session at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, General Motors’ Miguel Tavara and CEVA’s Dave Dudek detail how GM pivoted its manufacturing and logistics to produce ventilators and supply equipment, and what lessons were learned.

VW extends contract for Brazilian spare parts logistics with Ceva

ARS Altmann and ICL on track to China

Criss Edwards moves from XPO to automotive role at Ceva Logistics

Ceva block train on track from China to Europe

FCA renews contract with Ceva in Brazil

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has extended its aftermarket contract with Ceva Logistics in Brazil for a further four and a half years.

Goodpack and Ceva roll out Tyrecube container

Dudek replaces Fondevilla at Ceva Logistics

DSV reaches agreement to integrate Panalpina

CMA CGM to acquire Ceva Logistics

Schmidt takes on LCL role at Ceva Logistics

EC approves CMA CGM takeover of Ceva

Holger Wilhelm moves to Imperial Logistics

DSV makes an offer for Panalpina

Gianclaudio Neri new MD of Ceva in Italy

Mexico hopes for a smoother road ahead

Service parts part 4: Skills and service providers

Production & logistics part 4: Logistics organisations and skills

How has your company’s supply chain and logistics management organisation changed over the past 20 years?

Mercedes-Benz Trucks looks to double exports from Brazil to the Arab world

Cross-Channel freight: Trucks, tariffs and tunnel vision

General Motors: The new law of supply & demand

India conference: Ford’s 4PL model transforms its logistics

Service parts distribution: Less distance, more speed

JLR part 1: Ensuring logistics is not a victim of success

With so much expansion, change and inevitable risk still ahead of the carmaker, JLR’s director of global material planning and logistics, David Dyke, is pushing his department’s influence across the company and the supply chain to gain efficiency and further strength

Volkswagen & Audi in Mexico part 1: Sharing logistics in a state of expansion

Puebla and Volkswagen have long gone together and are vitally important to one another. Now that Audi is joining the Mexican fray, the group has established new organisations and networks across North America. Automotive Logistics finds out more about this multi-brand, multi-country approach to purchasing and logistics

China’s Anji Automotive Logistics looks to overseas stock listing

China conference: local logistics providers go global… to survive

All change for Aussie rules

Focus on Spain part 1: The bull is back

Video interview with Antonio Fondevilla, Ceva Logistics

Ceva Logistics becomes exclusive transport provider for Mazda Australia

Honda part 6: Nurturing a rich harvest

Honda part 5: Working better, together

Honda part 3: A history of integration

Honda part 2: Getting the lay of the land

Honda part 1: Field of dreams

3PLs in China are raising the bar

Ceva warehouse at Gdynia port will support automotive supply

The cross-border crawl

Premium plant logistics

Chery JLR puts complex logistics plan into action

Analysis: logistics in China still needs to shift from big to strong

Andreas Wagner extends his contract at Schnellecke

A stronger grip on the market

China’s new growth comes with old stories

Getting to the point of return

Getting launches off to a flying start

Outsourcing's thin grey line

Maruti Suzuki on raising the Indian supply chain

Competition can do wonders for a business. When rivals outdo a company, it is often forced to explore possibilities that were previously unknown to it. This is something Sudam Maitra, former senior managing executive officer for supply chain at Maruti Suzuki, realised early in a purchasing career that has spanned three decades

China reports: an industry on the advance

Gaining power through diversity in ASEAN

Feeding the lean machine in North America

What will China’s latest reforms mean for automotive logistics?

How to choose a spare parts warehouse

Warehousing is a critical part of spare parts distribution, with carmakers having to balance decisions on locations, size, providers, IT systems and picking technology.

Ceva happy for stability in second quarter earnings

Toyota starts Corolla production in Turkey

Argol Villanova merges to conquer

The Mexican parts rush

China slowdown prompts supply chain network changes

In Profile: Inna Kuznetsova

Balanced verticals are good for business at CEVA

Indian aftermarket is no afterthought

FCPA probe may target more forwarders

No cost to spare

A misty outlook for container sea trade

Space for rent

Will logistics help end a long winter in Eastern Europe?

GM signs specialised and inbound contracts

Designing a group logistics strategy for SAIC

Track & trace: do we need the ‘next best thing’?

Back in the fast lane

Packing a punch

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