Leapmotor International and Grimaldi Group expand partnership to scale advanced logistics across Europe

Leapmotor International (LPMI), the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, announces the continued expansion of its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in automotive supply chain orchestration, having successfully delivered nearly 100,000 vehicles from China to Europe in the last 18 months, including more than 20,000 units to the Italian market in the Jan-Mar 2026 period.

The operation was executed through a structured program of 15 sailings over the first quarter of 2026, connecting China with multiple European ports of entry (Antwerp, Portbury, Valencia, Vigo, Setubal, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Gioia Tauro).

The program utilizes the Grimaldi Group’s next-generation fleet of Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC), including the Grande Svezia, Grande Michigan, Grande Istanbul, and Grande Tianjin. These vessels represent a portion of a major investment in 17 new PCTCs, each boasting capacities exceeding 9.000 CEU (Car Equivalent Units).

In alignment with the maritime sector’s 2050 net-zero ambitions, these vessels are ammonia-ready, combining massive scale with a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of global vehicle distribution.

“Logistics is a key differentiator and a strategic lever for competitiveness in the modern automotive sector,” added Alessandro Furnò, LPMI VP of Global Supply Chain & Purchasing. “Our ability to lead such a complex ecosystem – supported by a trusted partner like the Grimaldi Group – is a cornerstone of our commercial success. This partnership ensures that our logistics capabilities evolve as fast as our technology, securing our momentum in the European market.”.

“We are proud to support Leapmotor International during this transformative phase of their European expansion” said Luigi Pacella Grimaldi, Automotive Intercontinental Director of the Grimaldi Group. “This is more than a service agreement; it is a long-term partnership built on trust and shared execution. We remain committed to providing the scalable, tailored logistics solutions necessary as LPMI’s volumes continue to reach new heights.”.