Wednesday, 9 September 2026
CEVA Logistics has signed a new agreement with PepsiCo Türkiye covering the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of refrigeration equipment across the country, extending the logistics provider’s role into technical services and equipment management. Under the contract, CEVA plans to service and refurbish approximately 20,000 refrigeration units each year across thousands of retail locations in Turkey.
Dedicated technical teams will carry out scheduled maintenance, repairs and on-site servicing, while equipment requiring more extensive work will be transferred to CEVA facilities for refurbishment. Units that cannot be restored at the point of use will undergo mechanical and technical repairs before being returned to operation where possible. CEVA says the process can extend the useful life of refrigeration equipment by up to ten years, reducing the requirement for replacement equipment and supporting more efficient use of materials.
The agreement combines field servicing with reverse logistics and refurbishment within a single operating structure. For CEVA, the contract illustrates how third-party logistics providers are increasingly expanding beyond transport and warehousing into technical services that support products and equipment throughout their operational life.
“The project we are carrying out together with PepsiCo is an important example of CEVA’s integrated service capabilities, which go significantly beyond traditional logistics operations,” said Serkan Etleç, Vice President of Contract Logistics Ground Operations, Türkiye at CEVA Logistics. He added that the company will combine its Turkish operating network with technical expertise and equipment lifecycle management to support PepsiCo’s refrigeration operations.
The model also introduces a circular-economy element to the logistics process. By repairing and returning existing equipment to service rather than automatically replacing it, CEVA expects to reduce the resources required for new refrigeration units and the associated environmental impact.
The PepsiCo agreement reflects a broader expansion of the role played by contract logistics companies. As manufacturers and consumer businesses seek to combine distribution, returns, repair and equipment management, logistics networks are increasingly being used for specialist technical activities alongside conventional storage and transport.
