Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics has launched 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.
Reportedly, 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.
Now, CEVA is advancing 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.
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 neutralise any risks associated with the potential instability of used lithium-ion batteries during transit.
CEVA Logistics VP finished vehicle logistics, Eric Dessupoiu, 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.”
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