CEVA Logistics is stepping up its commitment to sustainable transportation by integrating 23 new electric trucks into its fleet across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This move supports the company’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 while reducing the environmental impact of road transport operations.
The newly acquired electric vehicles replace diesel-powered trucks in CEVA’s collection and distribution operations. These additions bring the total number of electric trucks and vans in CEVA’s global network to 541, forming part of its larger fleet of over 1,100 low-carbon vehicles. The company estimates that this fleet collectively reduces CO₂ emissions by more than 38,300 tons annually. The latest fleet expansion alone is expected to cut emissions by 984 tons per year.
CEVA’s sustainability strategy is built around three key pillars, one of which focuses on transitioning to alternative fuels and electric vehicles. The 23 new trucks will primarily support groupage transport (LTL), urban delivery operations, and specific projects like the European Clean Transport Network (ECTN). The fleet consists of 21 straight trucks, weighing between 7.5 and 19 tons, and two road tractors, which will operate from eight strategic Ground operation sites.
To ensure seamless integration, CEVA has expanded its charging infrastructure by installing 85 additional charging stations across key locations in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This brings the company’s total to more than 300 stations in France and 1,035 worldwide, further supporting its growing fleet of electric vehicles. The charging stations will also accommodate light vehicles, enhancing CEVA’s ability to transition more of its operations to sustainable energy sources.
The investment in electric trucks aligns with CEVA’s broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, which prioritizes sustainable logistics solutions. The initiative has received financial support from the French environmental agency ADEME under the “Ecosystems of Electric Heavy Vehicles” project, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric heavy-duty vehicles in logistics operations.
Cédric Chacon, Europe Ground & Rail Product Leader at CEVA Logistics, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “By strengthening the fleet for our ground operations with an additional 23 electric trucks, we are progressing in our journey towards more sustainable logistics, which we believe includes the use of electric or low-carbon vehicles. This investment illustrates one of the fundamental pillars of our CSR strategy, ‘Acting for the Planet,’ and demonstrates our desire to offer sustainable transport solutions to our customers.”
CEVA Logistics, headquartered in Marseille, France, operates in 170 countries with a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees across 1,500 facilities. The company provides global supply chain solutions, including contract logistics, air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. With a pro forma revenue of $20.2 billion in 2023, CEVA is a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, a key player in global logistics.
As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability becomes a core focus in logistics, CEVA’s push for a low-carbon fleet underscores its long-term vision. By investing in electric trucks and expanding its charging infrastructure, the company is making strides toward greener freight transport, setting a precedent for sustainable logistics in the industry.
