CEVA launches new maritime transport solution
0CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics specializing in reverse logistics for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, announces the launch of a new secure maritime transport solution dedicated to the shipment of used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe.
This service is operational as of March 2026 on CMA CGM’s shipping lines and is based on an initial deployment of five specifically adapted containers.
The battery market has experienced rapid and sustained expansion for the last several years thanks to the growing demand for energy storage solutions and the rise of electric vehicles. This growth has fueled the increasing need for transport solutions for used batteries from island territories to recycling facilities located on the mainland.
CEVA Logistics is an active player in the battery market with dedicated EV battery reverse logistics solutions. Now, CEVA is advancing its expertise with the deployment of a new maritime transport service designed specifically for the handling of used batteries. The new solution enables CEVA to reroute all types of used lithium-ion batteries, regardless of their status, to continental Europe so that they can be evaluated and processed into recycling systems.
CEVA’s maritime transport service for used lithium-ion batteries provides a tangible solution to the growing needs of isolated geographies, including island countries or territories, which are faced with the challenges of managing the accumulation of used batteries on their land.
The lack of local recycling systems and their limited capabilities in these territories make it essential to return the used batteries to continental Europe. There, they will be treated in accordance with European regulations , supporting mandatory requirements on collecting and recycling batteries put into service within the European Union. The new transport service linking island territories to continental Europe is offered on all CMA CGM shipping lines as part of a partnership with CEVA Logistics.
To ensure maximum safety during maritime transport, CEVA will leverage a custom double-container system. The used batteries are consolidated into containment vaults and then placed into larger shipping containers specifically designed to accommodate this special type of cargo. Each shipping container can hold four vaults, for a transport capacity of up to six tons each. This custom solution aims to neutralize any risks associated with the potential instability of used lithium-ion batteries during transit.
Expert technicians, trained in electrical, chemical, and fire safety, are deployed for each operation to ensure the batteries are safely packed and loaded into the containers. Furthermore, every used battery transport project undergoes a comprehensive technical and administrative review prior to shipping, including the completion of all tracking declarations and notification procedures by CEVA’s Reverse Logistics experts.
CEVA is taking another step towards implementing a circular value chain dedicated to end-of-life batteries. Thanks to this new maritime transport service, CEVA now offers an expanded reverse logistics service for batteries, including the collection, handling, transport (by sea and/or road), temporary storage, diagnosis, and dismantling in one of its Battery Logistics Centers. The network is being deployed across Europe, before the transfer of batteries to a recycling or second-life center.
Eric Dessupoiu, VP Finished Vehicle Logistics, CEVA Logistics, said: “Lithium-ion battery recycling is a key issue for Europe, and we are committed to making the battery sector more circular. We’ve leveraged our expertise as a logistics provider in the automotive sector with the launch of CEVA’s Reverse Logistics solution in 2025, and now we’re strengthening the offering with a dedicated maritime transport solution to support the disposition and transport of batteries for recycling purposes.”
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics specializing in reverse logistics for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, announces the launch of a new secure maritime transport solution dedicated to the shipment of used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe.
This service is operational as of March 2026 on CMA CGM’s shipping lines and is based on an initial deployment of five specifically adapted containers.
The battery market has experienced rapid and sustained expansion for the last several years thanks to the growing demand for energy storage solutions and the rise of electric vehicles. This growth has fueled the increasing need for transport solutions for used batteries from island territories to recycling facilities located on the mainland.
CEVA Logistics is an active player in the battery market with dedicated EV battery reverse logistics solutions. Now, CEVA is advancing its expertise with the deployment of a new maritime transport service designed specifically for the handling of used batteries. The new solution enables CEVA to reroute all types of used lithium-ion batteries, regardless of their status, to continental Europe so that they can be evaluated and processed into recycling systems.
CEVA’s maritime transport service for used lithium-ion batteries provides a tangible solution to the growing needs of isolated geographies, including island countries or territories, which are faced with the challenges of managing the accumulation of used batteries on their land.
The lack of local recycling systems and their limited capabilities in these territories make it essential to return the used batteries to continental Europe. There, they will be treated in accordance with European regulations , supporting mandatory requirements on collecting and recycling batteries put into service within the European Union. The new transport service linking island territories to continental Europe is offered on all CMA CGM shipping lines as part of a partnership with CEVA Logistics.
To ensure maximum safety during maritime transport, CEVA will leverage a custom double-container system. The used batteries are consolidated into containment vaults and then placed into larger shipping containers specifically designed to accommodate this special type of cargo. Each shipping container can hold four vaults, for a transport capacity of up to six tons each. This custom solution aims to neutralize any risks associated with the potential instability of used lithium-ion batteries during transit.
Expert technicians, trained in electrical, chemical, and fire safety, are deployed for each operation to ensure the batteries are safely packed and loaded into the containers. Furthermore, every used battery transport project undergoes a comprehensive technical and administrative review prior to shipping, including the completion of all tracking declarations and notification procedures by CEVA’s Reverse Logistics experts.
CEVA is taking another step towards implementing a circular value chain dedicated to end-of-life batteries. Thanks to this new maritime transport service, CEVA now offers an expanded reverse logistics service for batteries, including the collection, handling, transport (by sea and/or road), temporary storage, diagnosis, and dismantling in one of its Battery Logistics Centers. The network is being deployed across Europe, before the transfer of batteries to a recycling or second-life center.
Eric Dessupoiu, VP Finished Vehicle Logistics, CEVA Logistics, said: “Lithium-ion battery recycling is a key issue for Europe, and we are committed to making the battery sector more circular. We’ve leveraged our expertise as a logistics provider in the automotive sector with the launch of CEVA’s Reverse Logistics solution in 2025, and now we’re strengthening the offering with a dedicated maritime transport solution to support the disposition and transport of batteries for recycling purposes.”