THE SWIFT RIDE OF THE TWO-WHEELER MARKET
In a thriving motorcycle market projected to grow at +8.7% CAGR by 2029*, driven by escalating consumer demands for personalized motorcycles, advanced technologies, and cost-effective engines, distribution is increasingly challenging.
Effectively managing peak seasons, accommodating various motorcycle sizes, and optimizing cradle return and packaging management have become critical aspects that require effective distribution solutions.
At CEVA Logistics, we partner with you to invent and implement smart and flexible distribution solutions to meet any of your challenges on the global electric and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) two-wheeler market (motorcycles, moped, scooters, electric 2-wheels, 3-wheel vehicles, 4-wheel vehicles ATV/UTV, snowmobiles or marine products).
*Source: McKinsey Report “The real global EV buzz comes on two wheels”
TWO-WHEELER DISTRIBUTION CHALLENGES
- Difficulty in forecasting demand from dealers
- Increasing and optimizing delivery frequencies with dealers
- Transporting large quantities and various models worldwide
- Reducing distribution costs
- Meeting the challenge of Electric 2W Delivery: Electric 2-3 wheelers are growing by over 14% annually, and it's projected that 30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030*
- Disposal of cradles or difficulties in picking them up
- Retrieving motorcycles and their cradles after exhibitions
- Reducing the CO2 footprint to support a circular economy strategy
*Source: McKinsey Report “The real global EV buzz comes on two wheels”
4 CHALLENGES
SEASONALITY
Seasonality challenge makes demand forecasting and supply chain management more complex
E-MOBILITY REVOLUTION
Growing demand of Electric motorcycles in the two-wheeler market
RETURNS MANAGEMENT
Managing cradle returns is a critical challenge for manufacturers
CO2 FOOTPRINT
Sustainability is one of the most important challenges for the future of logistics
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL WITH CEVA
Thrive with our 2-wheeler distribution solutions
- Boost speed to the market and optimize your logistics for the most cost-effective operations. We globally collect finished 2-wheeler vehicles, consolidate the cargo, optimize routes to your Dealer network, and handle returns efficiently.
- Distribute a diverse range of motorcycles worldwide through our expert transport network for recreational, sport, and luxury models, whether ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) or electric.
- Secure success during peak seasons! Our network is agile and able to adapt to your forecasts and seasonal requirements. Through yearly forecasts agreed with yourselves, we optimize delivery frequencies to dealerships. For dynamic demand changes, we offer express and urgent delivery options.
- Maximize your savings through efficient reverse logistics for packaging or vehicles needing repair or reconditioning. Whatever your packaging—whether Cradles / Stillages, Carton Boxes, Wooden Boxes / Crates, or Pallets—we excel in managing your reverse flows and tracking them. We also offer the service of collecting your used 2-wheelers for repair or reconditioning.
RESPONSIVE END-TO-END SOLUTION BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES
CEVA Logistics collects finished motorcycles from production sites and manages distribution to dealers, including reverse logistics services for empty packaging.
WHY CEVA Logistics?
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Responsive transport plan
Global footprint
Optimal lead time
100% end-to-end visibility
Reliable transport network
CONTROL TOWER
Order management
Tracking
Invoicing
Performance monitoring
LOW-CARBON SOLUTIONS
Carbon visibility
Carbon optimization
EV / HVO / CNG trucking solutions
EVENT LOGISTICS
Vehicle preparation
Showroom delivery
On-site logistics
Returns
DISCOVER OUR SUCCESS STORIES
- CEVA partnered with a leading two-wheeler and ATV manufacturer
Design a dedicated network and to handle various motorcycle products, optimize distribution and lead times.
- CEVA partnered with a leading British motorcycle manufacturer
Optimize motorcycle distribution from the UK to multiple countries in Europe and ensure cradle returns at the manufacturer’s plant.
- CEVA partnered with a leading Chinese manufacturer
Optimize electric scooters & battery station distribution from China to France
CEVA partnered with a leading two-wheeler and ATV manufacturer
CEVA Logistics designed a dedicated network that can handle large quantities and various models of motorcycles and ATVs across 9 countries in Europe.
Facing challenges of product diversity, seasonal fluctuations, and optimized distribution, CEVA implemented a specialized network equipped with cross-dock, LTL, FTL, and return solutions.
Key services were to organize appointment planning with dealers, interdealer movements and cradle returns, offer a dedicated customer service, provide monthly KPI reporting, then Track and Trace shipments.
CEVA partnered with a leading British motorcycle manufacturer
CEVA's mission was to optimize the distribution from the UK to 11 countries in Europe and ensure cradle returns in the manufacturing plants.
Facing challenges of multi-destination deliveries, dealer specificities, seasonality demand, cradle returns, CEVA Logistics enabled FTL/LTL solutions from the manufacturer hub to CEVA cross-dock site in the UK, and a dedicated distribution network to the selected countries of the customer in Europe. Through a dedicated control tower monitoring global flows and performance, CEVA Logistics enhanced distribution and returns, and improved operational performance.
CEVA partnered with a leading Chinese manufacturer
The goal was to optimize electric scooter and battery station distribution from China to France. The customer was looking for a supply-chain partner who could handle large and variable quantities, various models, and the challenges of electric 2-wheeler deliveries in Europe with a reliable transit-time.
As a global expert in two-wheeler logistics, CEVA Logistics implemented a multimodal door-to-door solutions from China to France, compliant with regulations for battery transportation specificities, monitored orders, flows and performance with dedicated teams in China and France, provided space guarantee, managed customs clearance and transit formalities, and offered Track and Trace services.
FACTS & FIGURES
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