CEVA signs contract with SANCEV
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics and a key logistics provider in the automotive sector, signed a five-year contract with SANCEV, a French start-up specializing in low carbon retrofit solutions.
CEVA will manage the assembly and distribution of SANCEV’s electric conversion kits, shipping them to partner garages, and even carrying out the conversions of select commercial vehicle fleets.
Committed to supporting the electrification of vehicle fleets, SANCEV has selected CEVA Logistics to handle the assembly, storage and delivery of ready-to-use kits designed to convert combustion engine vehicles to electric.
These value-added logistics services will be carried out at CEVA’s logistics platform in Marly-la-Ville, Paris area. In November, the site will begin the first deliveries of automotive parts and accessories required for powertrain conversion which will then be used to prepare SANCEV’s conversion kits.
Then, CEVA will deliver the kits across France to certified partner garages responsible for converting commercial vehicles belonging to local authorities and private companies to electric. The project will have a ramp up period with volumes expected to gradually increase, reaching over 1,550 units in 2027 and 3,000 in 2028. This growth aligns with the steady rise in the electrification of French vehicle fleets over the past several years.
In addition to assembling the retrofit kits, CEVA – leveraging its unique expertise in vehicle preparation – will install the kits on used commercial vehicles at two workshops of its FLV sites in France (Blyes and Marly-la-Ville). This service will be performed by CEVA’s qualified professionals as it requires mechanical and electrical expertise to remove the vehicle’s combustion powertrain and fuel tank and replace them with an electric motor and battery pack.
As electric mobility reaches a new milestone with over one million fully electric passenger vehicles registered in France in 2024, SANCEV offers an alternative to purchasing new electric vehicles. In line with a circular economy approach, its solution contributes to the overall decarbonization of commercial vehicle fleets.
Amaury Montay, Contract Logistics France Director, CEVA Logistics, said: “In light of the challenges surrounding the decarbonization of commercial automotive fleets, we are delighted to bring our logistics expertise and deep knowledge of the automotive industry to support SANCEV’s business growth. SANCEV’s low carbon retrofit solution is both innovative and aligned with our commitment to sustainability.”
Stéphane Durand, Co-founder, SANCEV, explained: “Having a value-added preparation and delivery service available throughout France is a key asset for our kit assembly operations, allowing us to meet our client’s needs as closely as possible across the country. We are pleased to partner with CEVA, whose recognized logistics expertise ensures a high level of service for our customers while prioritizing sustainability.”
