According to aircargoweek.com, CEVA Logistics and BYD Group have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in global automotive logistics as BYD accelerates its international growth strategy.
Strategic Expansion Across Six Continents
The agreement covers end-to-end logistics services—including transport planning, warehousing, customs coordination, and low-carbon supply chain solutions—across BYD’s operations in more than 100 countries and across six continents. This geographic scope reflects BYD’s transition from finished vehicle exports to a broader global manufacturing network, encompassing automotive, battery, energy storage, and automotive electronics production. CEVA has scaled its support in parallel, delivering finished vehicle logistics, inbound manufacturing logistics, overseas distribution, after-sales services, and plant supply continuity. The MOU was formally signed in Marseille, reinforcing the strategic alignment between BYD’s global footprint and CEVA’s local execution capabilities and integrated network.
Recognition and Operational Alignment
In recognition of CEVA’s performance, BYD awarded it the title of ‘Best Carrier of the Year 2026’. The award was presented by He Zhiqi, Executive Vice President of BYD Group and Chief Operating Officer of BYD Auto. According to the source, the honor underscores CEVA’s “consistent performance, service reliability and operational agility” in supporting BYD’s global logistics operations. The partnership emphasizes localized supply chain development, aligning with BYD’s ‘in local, for local’ commitment. CEVA’s support now includes route planning, capacity allocation, warehousing and distribution, customs coordination, localized operations, end-to-end delivery management, and advancement of low-carbon logistics solutions.
Leadership Perspectives on Resilience and Sustainability
Mathieu Friedberg, Chief Executive Officer of CEVA Logistics, stated:
“BYD’s recognition marks an important milestone in our long-standing partnership and is a strong endorsement of the trust built through consistent operational excellence. As mobility and energy transition accelerate globally, resilient, sustainable and locally responsive supply chains are becoming a critical enabler of growth. CEVA Logistics is proud to partner with BYD to advance future-ready automotive logistics through sustainable and innovative solutions across the globe.”
He Zhiqi added:
“As BYD accelerates its global expansion, strengthening global manufacturing capabilities and advancing localized production are essential to driving sustainable growth in international markets. CEVA Logistics has proven to be a trusted partner, consistently supporting our high standards for quality, reliability and operational excellence, while helping us advance our commitment to being ‘in local, for local.’ We look forward to further deepening our partnership to build more resilient and locally responsive supply chains.”
Industry Context and Practitioner Implications
This deepened collaboration reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated, low-carbon logistics for EV manufacturers—mirroring recent moves by Tesla and Stellantis to co-develop dedicated green logistics corridors with DHL and Kuehne + Nagel. For supply chain professionals, the partnership demonstrates how third-party logistics providers are increasingly embedded in OEM manufacturing strategies—not just as transport vendors but as enablers of localized production resilience, regulatory compliance (including customs harmonization), and Scope 3 emissions reduction. CEVA’s ability to coordinate cross-border warehousing, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery across 100+ countries signals growing demand for vertically integrated logistics partners capable of managing complexity at scale. The 2026 award timing also coincides with BYD’s reported 42% year-on-year increase in overseas vehicle shipments during Q1 2026—a figure cited in concurrent industry reports tracking EV export volumes.
Source: aircargoweek.com
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
