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Ceva Logistics margins decline 210 basis points as M&A speculation intensifies

Ceva Logistics reported a 210 basis point decline in Ebitda margin during the first quarter of 2026, according to results released by parent company CMA CGM Group on May 22. The deterioration reflects pressure on freight management activities amid a deteriorated market environment. The third-party logistics arm's margin compression has reignited M&A speculation within the sector. Merger and acquisition discussions around Ceva Logistics are building again in industry circles, though no formal announcements have been made.