CEVA Logistics has launched a pilot programme featuring one of Europe’s first electric car transporters, specifically designed for vehicle transport. This vehicle marks the first of its kind within the CEVA Logistics fleet. Recharging occurs as needed between rounds or in the evenings at the Marly-la-Ville site, which is equipped with a dedicated charging station.
The programme aims to evaluate the usage and autonomy of distribution rounds in urban and suburban areas, covering a daily circuit of 270 kilometres and totalling 30,000 kilometres over the pilot’s duration. Running until the end of Q1 2025, the programme’s outcomes will be assessed based on telematics data, influencing the project’s future. BMW Group France, partnering with CEVA, seeks broader implementation of this solution.
BMW Group has long prioritised sustainability and resource efficiency. Their strategy aims to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 40% by 2030 compared to 2019 and use 50% recycled materials. By 2030, electric vehicles are expected to account for 50% of global sales, with an even higher proportion in Europe. From January to September 2024, electric vehicle sales in France reached 24%, and 50% including plug-in hybrids.
The partnership between CEVA Logistics and BMW Group France began in 2018 and was recently extended for two more years. This extension underscores BMW Group France’s confidence in CEVA’s ability to meet demanding logistics requirements. CEVA’s facilities in Marly-la-Ville, Marckolsheim, and Le Havre handle around 90,000 vehicles annually.
This initiative aligns with CEVA Logistics’ broader strategy to invest in low-emission vehicles and provide sustainable transport solutions. The company operates over 450 electric trucks in Europe, with plans to expand this to 1,450 low-carbon vehicles by the end of 2025, comprising two-thirds of its fleet.
CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, is dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and continues to implement measures to reduce its environmental impact.