CEVA Logistics has renewed its long-standing partnership with Safran, the world’s second-largest aircraft equipment manufacturer.
The firm inked a new three-year agreement under which CEVA will continue to oversee the daily transportation of aerospace components from Safran’s facilities in Morocco and Tunisia to various sites across France. The company will also handle inbound logistics from France to support production at Safran’s North African operations.
Multimodal transport model
To streamline these operations, CEVA utilizes a multimodal transport model that integrates road freight with roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) maritime services. Upon arrival in France, shipments are processed at CEVA’s cross-docking hubs in Toulouse and Vitrolles before being distributed to Safran’s industrial locations throughout the country. This same model supports return shipments from France to Morocco and Tunisia.
Each year, CEVA orchestrates over 1,500 deliveries for Safran, moving more than 100,000 aerospace parts and sub-assemblies under strict delivery schedules. The logistics chain is designed to ensure that cross-dock facilities in France receive shipments within days of collection.
Cyrille Roux, CEVA’s Global Aerospace & Defense Leader, commented on the renewed collaboration: “We have built a strong, trust-based relationship with Safran over the past two decades. Their continued confidence reflects our shared commitment to operational excellence and customized logistics solutions in the aerospace sector.”
Headquartered in Marseille, France, CEVA Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group and reported $18.3 billion in revenue for 2024.