In an era of rapid industrial transformation, progress is rarely about a single breakthrough, but rather a steady, calculated integration of innovation into everyday operations.
Across Eastern Europe, CEVA Logistics is proving that the transition to low carbon transport is no longer a distant goal, but a regional reality that’s already in motion.
The journey with this in Eastern Europe for CEVA began with a shift in how the company powers its existing fleets. Over the past several years, CEVA has seamlessly integrated HVO100—a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel—into daily linehauls across Poland and the Czech Republic. With a cross-border route between Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland already running on HVO100 for over a year, the foundation for sustainable logistics is firmly in place.
However, the next frontier in the regional strategy is the leap into heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) transport, something CEVA is already doing across many other world regions, including Asia, North America, and Europe, to name a few.
Transitioning to electric power requires more than just new vehicles; it requires a complete rethink of operational timing and infrastructure. Recent pilots in Hungary and the Czech Republic have provided the data needed to make that leap.
In Hungary, an eight-month collaborative preparation culminated in a successful electric truck trial. Partnering with carrier Transhungaria, CEVA linked its customer’s facilities with their distributor. Despite the inherent pressures of loading delays, the EV performed flawlessly, proving that electric solutions can meet real-world operational demands. With a winter range of 500 kilometers and fast-charging capabilities, the next phase of this partnership aims to establish regular 500-kilometer EV flows between the customer’s plants in Hungary.
Similarly, in the Czech Republic, CEVA put an electric MAN low-deck tractor to the test for another customer’s domestic collection project. Over 15 days and 5,000 kilometers, the vehicle moved 24,000 kilograms of goods without a single charging-related delay. By utilizing public charging stations and maintaining strict delivery schedules, the trial saved two tons of CO2e and proved that electric tractors are a viable, high-performance alternative to diesel in daily delivery loops.
Moving beyond the pilot phase, CEVA is implementing a two-year contract for a customer on the Września-Poznań route in Poland. Two electric heavy-duty vehicles will operate 24/5 and charge on-site at customer premises. The EVs are projected to save approximately 280 tons of CO2e annually. This success is the direct result of over a year of rigorous seasonal testing and deep collaboration with local subcontractors.
These regional milestones demonstrate that electric heavy-duty transport is achievable today, even where infrastructure is still developing. As part of its broader decarbonization strategy, CEVA is electrifying its fleet to support the goal—together with the CMA CGM Group—of reaching net zero by 2050. While high costs and limited charging networks remain, CEVA isovercoming these hurdles through strategic partnerships and long-term commitment.
By treating these regional projects not as isolated tests, but as the building blocks of a low carbon future, CEVA is doing more than just moving freight—CEVA is engineering a sustainable value chain for the technologies of tomorrow.
In an era of rapid industrial transformation, progress is rarely about a single breakthrough, but rather a steady, calculated integration of innovation into everyday operations.
Across Eastern Europe, CEVA Logistics is proving that the transition to low carbon transport is no longer a distant goal, but a regional reality that’s already in motion.
The journey with this in Eastern Europe for CEVA began with a shift in how the company powers its existing fleets. Over the past several years, CEVA has seamlessly integrated HVO100—a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel—into daily linehauls across Poland and the Czech Republic. With a cross-border route between Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland already running on HVO100 for over a year, the foundation for sustainable logistics is firmly in place.
However, the next frontier in the regional strategy is the leap into heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) transport, something CEVA is already doing across many other world regions, including Asia, North America, and Europe, to name a few.
Transitioning to electric power requires more than just new vehicles; it requires a complete rethink of operational timing and infrastructure. Recent pilots in Hungary and the Czech Republic have provided the data needed to make that leap.
In Hungary, an eight-month collaborative preparation culminated in a successful electric truck trial. Partnering with carrier Transhungaria, CEVA linked its customer’s facilities with their distributor. Despite the inherent pressures of loading delays, the EV performed flawlessly, proving that electric solutions can meet real-world operational demands. With a winter range of 500 kilometers and fast-charging capabilities, the next phase of this partnership aims to establish regular 500-kilometer EV flows between the customer’s plants in Hungary.
Similarly, in the Czech Republic, CEVA put an electric MAN low-deck tractor to the test for another customer’s domestic collection project. Over 15 days and 5,000 kilometers, the vehicle moved 24,000 kilograms of goods without a single charging-related delay. By utilizing public charging stations and maintaining strict delivery schedules, the trial saved two tons of CO2e and proved that electric tractors are a viable, high-performance alternative to diesel in daily delivery loops.
Moving beyond the pilot phase, CEVA is implementing a two-year contract for a customer on the Września-Poznań route in Poland. Two electric heavy-duty vehicles will operate 24/5 and charge on-site at customer premises. The EVs are projected to save approximately 280 tons of CO2e annually. This success is the direct result of over a year of rigorous seasonal testing and deep collaboration with local subcontractors.
These regional milestones demonstrate that electric heavy-duty transport is achievable today, even where infrastructure is still developing. As part of its broader decarbonization strategy, CEVA is electrifying its fleet to support the goal—together with the CMA CGM Group—of reaching net zero by 2050. While high costs and limited charging networks remain, CEVA isovercoming these hurdles through strategic partnerships and long-term commitment.
By treating these regional projects not as isolated tests, but as the building blocks of a low carbon future, CEVA is doing more than just moving freight—CEVA is engineering a sustainable value chain for the technologies of tomorrow.
