THE Chinese giant BYD continues its rapid rise. Already a leading manufacturer in its country, the company ” Build your dreams » recently exceeded Ford in the world ranking last November.
But the company now 5th place in the world car manufacturers, goes even further and reveals its ambitions regarding sea transport on a large scale. The ability to internalize a link in the supply chain to better serve its customers worldwide.
BYD cargo ships behind self-made batteries!
The Chinese manufacturer has an ambitious strategy expand your exports to other markets. Where most car companies use specialized transport companies to deliver their vehicles, BYD wants to do things differently and not depend on a third party.
Only one solution remains possible: have their own fleet of cargo ships. And this is what BYD has just started to do!
BYD’s first cargo ship, capable of transporting 7,000 vehicles, sets sail
Launch of EXPLORER NO. 1 further strengthens BYD’s vertical integration and position as the global leader in NEV production. In 2023, BYD exported 242,765 NEVs, up 334.2% from last year.
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A fleet of seven freighters within two years
In a post on the social network Explore number 1. There was a cargo ship launched on January 10 the latter is already making its maiden voyage from Xiaomi’s logistics port in Shenzhen.
Measures Explorer #1 199.9 meters for a long time and maybe accommodates up to 7,000 cars. It also features a powertrain that combines conventional fuel and liquefied natural gas to reduce the vehicle’s environmental impact.
Gradually brand will add up to seven cargo ships to its fleet in order to better control the distribution of its vehicles and thus reduce its dependence on third-party carriers.
Soon in the TOP-3 in the world?
BYD for export 242,765 cars recharges in 2023, i.e. growth 334.2% compared to the previous year. She sold 3.02 million electric vehicles all over the world, in particular in China, country of origin, where it is the undisputed sales leader.
BYD is now represented in more than 70 countries, and already sells five cars in France. The newest model to date, which will soon be tested on our site: the BYD Seal U SUVdirect competitor in Tesla Model Y.
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Source: Auto Plus
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