NAA Event Review: CEVA Logistics
This month saw us visit NAA member CEVA Logistics’ Estuary Boulevard facility at Speke, Liverpool where we were hosted by Steve Court, Head of Business Development – Automotive UK & Ireland.
CEVA is fully owned by the CMA CGM Group, One of the world’s largest transport companies, with a reputation for best-in-class profitability. With a group revenue of over $55 billion, it has:
• 400 offices and 64 terminals globally
• 664 vessels
• 12 aircraft (by 2026)
• 420 ports of call
Delegates were given an overview of CEVA’s end-to-end supply chain solutions covering:
• Contract logistics
• Ground, rail, air and ocean freight
• Through to finished vehicle logistics
As a global leader in the automotive & mobility logistics sector, with over 70 years of experience, 2024 saw 6.1 million vehicles delivered (B2B & B2C) via:
• 156 warehouses
• 70+ compounds
• 70 aftersales warehouses
Steve explained how CEVA is delivering leading automotive logistics expertise throughout the vehicle lifecycle at each of the following stages:
• Factory construction
• Inbound to manufacturing
• Finished vehicle distribution
• Fleet & mobility
• Aftermarket & maintenance
• End-of-life
Steve then gave an overview of how CEVA “make the difference” through:
• Leveraging capacity at global scale and flow management
• Leveraging new solutions to support market transformation e.g. sequencing logistics solution to support car manufacturing based on customer specifications
• Leveraging technology and data to enhance operational excellence and productivity e.g. via autonomous robotics shuttle solutions that enhance productivity and agility
• Leveraging environmental solutions to support the customer’s net zero journey and transition to a circular business model e.g. through one shared reusable packaging pool for all OEMs and suppliers
Finally, delegates were given a site tour of the operation to see the above in action.
