MARSEILLE: CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, has announced the extension and expansion of its Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) contract with JLR across France and the Benelux region. This renewal reinforces a long-standing collaboration with the British luxury vehicle manufacturer while significantly strengthening JLR’s European distribution network.
Expanded European Distribution Network
CEVA will continue to manage JLR’s FVL operations throughout the Benelux and France, expanding its scope to include the direct distribution of 7,000 vehicles annually from the Belgium Port of Zeebrugge. Under the new agreement, CEVA now handles 100% of these volumes—up from one-third previously—bypassing traditional FVL platforms to transport vehicles directly from the port. This expansion establishes CEVA as the carmaker’s exclusive FVL service provider in France, delivering greater operational consistency, enhanced network optimization, and improved service delivery for JLR customers.
Signed for an initial three-year term, the contract builds on a successful partnership spanning more than a decade and extensive logistics services across Europe.
Under the new agreement, CEVA Logistics will oversee the transport and distribution of vehicles manufactured in the UK and Slovakia, with consolidation through key European hubs, including Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Rotterdam, Netherlands, to support efficient onward distribution across major markets.
Enhancing Operational Efficiency
By expanding CEVA’s responsibilities, JLR will benefit from a highly unified network with streamlined distribution flows, enhanced service consistency and greater operational control. This centralized framework provides the scalable capacity needed to seamlessly support JLR’s growing market demand across Europe.
CEVA has successfully operated FVL services for JLR across the Benelux region since 2015 and in France since 2021.The contract extension reflects strong historical performance and KPI achievement, deep operational integration between JLR and CEVA teams.
Supporting Sustainability Commitments
A key component of the expanded partnership is the integration of low carbon transport solutions across JLR’s European supply chain. To accelerate progress toward low carbon logistics operations, the contract includes the deployment of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel alongside CEVA’s advanced mass balance approach. This dual strategy allows JLR to reduce CO₂ emissions while maintaining operational flexibility and network reliability.
The strengthened partnership positions both organizations to address future volume growth, enhance customer delivery experience and accelerate progress toward low carbon logistics operations across Europe.
Levent Yuksel, Freight Operations Director, Industrial Operations, JLR, said: “CEVA Logistics has consistently demonstrated strong operational performance and reliability across our European FVL operations. This expanded partnership supports our ambitions for future growth while advancing our sustainability objectives across the supply chain.”
Fabrice Barthe, Vice President of Finished Vehicle Logistics, Europe, CEVA Logistics, said: “This expanded agreement reflects the strength of our long-standing relationship with JLR and our shared focus on operational excellence, innovation and sustainability. By extending our responsibilities across France and the Benelux, we are further strengthening a logistics network designed to support JLR’s evolving distribution requirements and premium customer experience.”
About CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Headquartered in Marseille, France, CEVA Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground and finished vehicle transport in 170 countries worldwide thanks to its approximately 110,000 employees at more than 1,700 facilities. With 2025 revenue of US$18.3 billion, CEVA Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions.
