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CEVA Logistics and BYD have strengthened their long-standing collaboration by signing a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at enhancing global automotive logistics operations and supporting the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s accelerating international expansion. The agreement marks a significant step forward in the strategic relationship between the two companies and underscores the growing importance of resilient, sustainable, and integrated supply chains in the automotive sector.
Signed in Marseille, France, the new MOU broadens the scope of cooperation between CEVA Logistics and BYD, building on an existing partnership that has supported the automaker’s global growth ambitions. The agreement will focus on delivering end-to-end logistics solutions across multiple regions, leveraging CEVA’s extensive logistics network and operational expertise alongside BYD’s expanding footprint in more than 100 countries across six continents.
Under the expanded partnership, the companies will collaborate on key logistics functions, including route planning, capacity management, warehousing and distribution, customs coordination, localized operations, and comprehensive delivery management. The agreement also places a strong emphasis on developing low-carbon logistics solutions, reflecting both companies’ commitment to sustainability and supply chain decarbonization.
The enhanced partnership comes at a time when BYD is rapidly scaling its global manufacturing and distribution capabilities to meet rising demand for electric vehicles. As automotive supply chains become increasingly complex, logistics providers are expected to play a critical role in ensuring operational continuity, inventory visibility, and efficient cross-border movement of vehicles and components. The collaboration is designed to address these challenges through greater supply chain integration and localized logistics support.
In recognition of CEVA’s performance and service reliability, BYD also presented the logistics provider with its “Best Carrier of the Year 2026” award during the signing ceremony. The recognition highlights CEVA’s contribution to supporting BYD’s automotive logistics requirements and its ability to deliver agile, customer-focused logistics solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
The latest agreement further reinforces the growing collaboration between logistics providers and EV manufacturers as the industry seeks scalable, sustainable, and resilient supply chain models. With global EV demand continuing to rise, partnerships such as the one between CEVA Logistics and BYD are expected to play a pivotal role in enabling efficient vehicle distribution and supporting international market expansion.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
CEVA Logistics has launched a pilot programme deploying autonomous electric vehicles at its Blue Hub facility in Singapore, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to advance warehouse automation, operational efficiency and decarbonisation across its contract logistics network. The pilot involves two Zelostech Z10 autonomous vehicles designed to automate intra-hub inventory movements. The electric vehicles are being used to transport pallets, totes and other inventory between different floors of the eight-storey facility. Importantly, the Z10 vehicles operate using the Blue Hub’s existing multi-level ramp infrastructure, allowing CEVA to automate internal transportation without requiring major changes to the facility’s layout. By automating these movements, CEVA aims to improve operational agility, make better use of staging areas and enable inventory transfers to be scheduled more flexibly in response to changing operational requirements. Based on results from the current trial, the autonomous vehicle solution is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 4,600 kilograms annually, while also improving operational efficiency. The Singapore Blue Hub provides an important testing environment for the initiative. Spanning 50,000 square metres across eight floors, the facility serves customers in sectors including luxury, beauty, retail and healthcare. It already features advanced automation technologies such as Goods-to-Person systems, automated guided vehicle (AGV) picking solutions and robotics. The facility is also recognised as Asia’s first BiodiverCity®-labelled building and is LEED Gold certified. The autonomous vehicle project originated from the 2025 CMA CGM Startup Awards, co-organised by ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator of CEVA Logistics’ parent company, CMA CGM Group. Zelostech, an award winner, received funding to develop a proof of concept with CMA CGM, subsequently paving the way for its collaboration with CEVA on supply chain applications. Chris Walton, Senior Vice President, Contract Logistics, CEVA Logistics, said: “At CEVA, innovation is embedded in our strategy. By encouraging teams across our global network to experiment with new technologies and share best practices, we are building smarter, more resilient supply chains and preparing our operations for the future.” Guy Meredith, Vice President, Contract Logistics, Asia Pacific, CEVA Logistics, added: “Our focus is to continually improve efficiency and deliver better logistics solutions for our customers. By working closely with technology innovators across Asia Pacific, we can bring the latest advances in automation and AI into real-world supply chain operations, creating value through an innovation ecosystem.” CEVA said insights generated from the Singapore deployment will help assess the potential for rolling out autonomous mobility solutions across its facilities globally, reinforcing the company’s broader strategy of using emerging technologies to build safer, more efficient and sustainable logistics operations. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Avito Global has appointed Sushil Rathi as its Managing Director, marking a significant leadership addition as the company strengthens its position in the global supply chain and logistics sector. A seasoned industry professional with over four decades of experience across supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing, consulting, and business transformation, Rathi brings extensive leadership expertise to his new role. His appointment is expected to support Avito Global's strategic growth plans, operational excellence initiatives, and customer-centric expansion across domestic and international markets. Prior to joining Avito Global, Rathi served as Director at Allcargo Supply Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he contributed to the company's strategic direction and operational capabilities. Before that, he was Chief Executive Officer of LORDS Freight (India) Pvt. Ltd., leading the organization through business transformation and growth initiatives. Rathi is widely recognized for his long and impactful tenure at Mahindra Logistics Limited, where he spent over 12 years in leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President (Supply Chain Management), and Vice President (SCM). During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in scaling integrated supply chain solutions, driving operational efficiency, and strengthening customer relationships across diverse industry verticals. Earlier in his career, he was a founding partner at Anantara Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he focused on strategic consulting, process transformation, IT consulting, and manufacturing and retail solutions. He also held senior leadership positions at Satyam Computer Services, managing large consulting practices and enterprise transformation initiatives. Rathi began his professional journey with FIAT India, where he spent 15 years in progressive leadership roles, building a strong foundation in manufacturing and operations. In addition to his executive responsibilities, Rathi currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Welspun One Logistics Parks and Welspun One Logistics Parks Development Management Private Limited, reflecting his continued contribution to governance and strategic leadership within India's logistics ecosystem. His appointment as Managing Director of Avito Global underscores the company's commitment to strengthening leadership capabilities and accelerating innovation in supply chain management, contract logistics, warehousing, multimodal transportation, and integrated logistics solutions. With his deep industry expertise and proven track record of business transformation, Rathi is well positioned to lead Avito Global through its next phase of sustainable growth and value creation. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
FedEx has unveiled FedEx Life Sciences, a dedicated organization designed to address the growing complexity of global healthcare logistics and reinforce its position in one of the fastest-growing supply chain segments. The new business unit will provide specialized end-to-end logistics solutions for pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, clinical trials, and other time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments. The launch reflects the company's strategic focus on the rapidly evolving life sciences sector, where increasing demand for precision logistics, regulatory compliance, and real-time shipment visibility is reshaping supply chain requirements. By bringing together its existing healthcare capabilities under a single specialized organization, FedEx aims to offer customers a more integrated and streamlined logistics experience while supporting the next generation of healthcare delivery. Leading the new organization is Nick Gennari, who has been appointed President of FedEx Life Sciences. The dedicated team will oversee a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare logistics services, including cold chain transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, customs support, and global distribution. The initiative is expected to help pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, hospitals, laboratories, and research organizations navigate increasingly complex global supply chains with greater efficiency and reliability. Healthcare has become a strategic growth area for FedEx as demand continues to rise for specialized transportation of temperature-controlled medicines, cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and clinical trial materials. The company has invested significantly in expanding its Life Science Centers, enhancing cold chain infrastructure, and securing internationally recognized certifications to ensure regulatory compliance across its global network. Today, a substantial share of its healthcare shipments moves through CEIV Pharma-certified facilities, strengthening shipment integrity for highly sensitive products. The new organization also reflects broader industry trends, with healthcare manufacturers increasingly seeking logistics partners capable of managing end-to-end supply chains rather than standalone transportation services. As personalized medicine, biologics, and advanced therapies continue to gain momentum, logistics providers are expected to play a more critical role in ensuring product quality, visibility, and timely delivery throughout the supply chain. By consolidating its healthcare expertise under FedEx Life Sciences, the company is positioning itself to capture greater opportunities in the high-value healthcare logistics market while supporting customers with specialized, technology-enabled solutions. The move further underscores the growing importance of resilient, compliant, and data-driven supply chains in delivering life-saving therapies to patients around the world. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
