When a German automaker needed to ship next-gen EVs from Shenzhen to Marseille, traditional methods posed two dealbreakers:
- Lithium battery safety certifications
- Demand for temperature-controlled staging areas
CMA CGM's solution combined:
✅ Ceva's UN-certified ro-ro vessels with battery monitoring systems
✅ XMAE's bonded warehousing at transhipment ports
✅ Real-time tracking via CO2 Connect platform
Result?
- 22% lower damage claims YOY
- Compliance with new EU battery recycling directives
- 14-day door-to-door timeline (industry average: 27 days)
Sustainability That Actually Moves the Needle
Greenwashing alert: Most "eco-friendly" shipping programs just offset emissions. CMA CGM/Ceva's approach is different:
- LNG-powered ro-ro fleet cuts SOx emissions by 99%
- AI-optimized stowage plans reduce fuel burn by 18%
- Circular logistics for automotive packaging
Pro Tip: Ask about their "Eco Delivery" program – uses biofuel blends at zero premium cost for auto sector clients.
Your Next Move (Before Competitors Do)
The auto logistics game is changing fast. While others talk about digital transformation, CMA CGM and Ceva are executing it – with measurable ROI.
3 Questions to Ask Your Current Provider:
- Can you handle bonded transhipment for CKD kits in free trade zones?
- What's your ro-ro capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route post-Red Sea disruptions?
- How are you preparing for IMO's 2025 emission caps?
