PSA BDP has been appointed as the logistics service provider for major electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC). PSA BDP will handle the contract logistics and hinterland transportation for ACC’s first gigafactory in Europe, located in Billy-Berclau, France.

ACC is a joint venture between battery company Saft and leading automakers Stellantis N.V. and Mercedes-Benz. It aims to become a leader in the production of EV batteries.

The transportation to and from ACC’s gigafactory will be routed through PSA BDP’s 22,000 sqm purpose-built and designed warehouse in Dunkirk, which meets the highest standards for sustainable EV battery handling.

Besides ACC, the PSA BDP Dunkirk warehouse will also provide logistics and storage services for other customers within the EV battery sector. Ideally located in the heart of the Port of Dunkirk, the warehouse has excellent intermodal connectivity, enabling PSA BDP to deploy sustainable intermodal solutions like e-trucks, e-barges and rail transportation to achieve ACC’s ambition of zero emissions and circular supply chains.

“PSA BDP is thrilled and honoured to be selected as ACC’s supply chain partner in this transformational project,” said Vincent Ng, CEO of Enterprise Growth at PSA BDP. “The EV vertical is poised for explosive growth in Europe and PSA BDP is well-positioned to become one of the key logistics service providers for this burgeoning industry. The partnership with ACC allows us to collaborate with one of the premiere EV players and with key stakeholders in the Hauts-De-France logistics ecosystem to co-create innovative supply chain solutions.”

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