OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
Rich history characterized by entrepreneurial spirit
A YOUNG COMPANY WITH A RICH HISTORY
CEVA Logistics is a young company, however, its distinguished parentage and entrepreneurial spirit can be traced back to 1946.
In Australia, Ken Thomas founded Thomas Nationwide Transport (TNT) with a single truck. Over the next 50 years, TNT gained a worldwide reputation, particularly in the field of contract logistics. ◀
TNT was acquired by the Dutch company KPN and was divided into three divisions: Logistics, Express and Post. ◀
Since 2014 CEVA Logistics has undergone various business transformations until its IPO in 2018. ◀
Acquisition by CMA CGM, a global shipping group, to form a strategic partnership to offer end-to-end solutions to their partners. ◀
CMA CGM’s cargo management activities (including CClog, LCL Logistix, ANL Log) and USL cargo services (CClog) fell under the aegis of CEVA. ◀
Inauguration of the new headquarters in Marseille. ◀
CEVA Logistics acquires AMI Worldwide, a reference logistics solutions provider in Africa offering connections with India, Middle East, China mainly. ◀
▶EGL was created in Houston, Texas and within 15 years had become a global force in cargo management, with a presence in more than 100 countries.
▶TNT Logistics was sold to Apollo Management LP in New York and was renamed CEVA Logistics. Six months later Apollo acquired EGL and merged it with CEVA Logistics.
▶CEVA Logistics was listed on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange.
▶CEVA Logistics unveiled its new logo and brand identity.
▶CEVA is delisted from SIX Swiss Exchange.
▶Mathieu Friedberg was appointed CEO of CEVA Logistics.
▶CEVA Logistics is a fully-owned subsidiary of CMA CGM, present in 160 countries, with more than 1,000 locations.