CEVA Logistics has expanded its capabilities to meet BYD's needs across finished vehicle logistics, inbound manufacturing, overseas distribution, aftersales services, and plant supply continuity, leveraging a global network with local execution.

CEVA will deliver end-to-end automotive logistics solutions for BYD on a global scale, covering route planning, capacity allocation, warehousing, distribution, customs coordination, local operations, delivery management, and a focus on low-carbon logistics.

Executives highlighted the value of strong logistics partnerships for complex, multi-market supply chains, with emphasis on resilience, agility, and sustainability in operations.

The agreement aims to bypass regional bottlenecks by integrating services across finished vehicles, parts, and EV batteries, enabling Chery to sustain momentum and adapt to demand shifts in diverse markets.

CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics, and Chery Automobile signed an MoU to create a long-term strategic framework to support Chery’s international expansion and optimize its global outbound supply chain for efficiency and sustainability.

Localized warehousing and customs brokerage in destination markets will shift from export-driven models to agile, localized distribution, improving buffer stock management and parts delivery times.

The partnership spans the full automotive lifecycle—Finished Vehicle Logistics, Production Parts and Knock-Down Kits, and EV Battery Logistics—using multimodal networks (ocean, air, rail, road) for a flexible fulfillment framework.

CEVA CEO Mathieu Friedberg said the alliance aims to build resilient, sustainable, and locally responsive supply chains to support BYD’s growth in mobility and energy transition markets.

BYD's senior executives underscored CEVA's role in supporting localisation and BYD's shift from exporting finished vehicles to building a broader global manufacturing network.

The alliance combines CMA CGM’s ocean networks with CEVA’s automotive handling capabilities to support Chery’s localization strategy across Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The article notes a broader industry context with a related MoU among CEVA, CMA CGM, and Chery to back Chery’s international growth.

The MoU signing coincided with BYD presenting CEVA Logistics with its Best Carrier of the Year 2026 award for exceptional service and automotive logistics expertise.