Recently, the customized 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers, developed to meet the local energy transportation needs of Mauritania, have completed the entire production and quality inspection process at a domestic heavy equipment manufacturing base and officially embarked on their shipping journey. The 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers exported this time are not general-purpose models but exclusive products designed by the manufacturing enterprise after in-depth research on Mauritania's climate conditions, road conditions, and energy transportation scenarios. Considering that some areas in Mauritania have high temperatures, dry weather, and numerous gravel roads, the body frames of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers are made of high-strength wear-resistant alloy materials, and the inner parts of the tank bodies adopt a double-layer anti-corrosion coating process. This not only enhances the durability of the equipment in complex environments but also provides multiple guarantees for the safe transportation of media such as crude oil and refined oil.
During the production process of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers, the enterprise strictly adheres to quality standards in every link. From component testing during raw material procurement to non-destructive testing during tank welding, and then to no-load testing and load simulation after the entire vehicle assembly, each 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailer must undergo more than 20 professional inspections. These inspections ensure that all performance indicators of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers fully comply with Mauritania's relevant transportation regulations and international safety standards. The person in charge of the production workshop stated that to better adapt the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers to local transportation needs, the technical team has also optimized the suspension systems and braking devices of the vehicles. In response to the steep slopes of some roads in Mauritania, the braking systems of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers have added auxiliary heat dissipation functions, which can effectively avoid brake overheating caused by long downhill drives. At the same time, the widened tire design has also improved the driving stability of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers on gravel roads, further reducing safety risks during transportation.
As the last 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailer was firmly fixed on the transport flatbed truck, this batch of equipment set off from the manufacturing base. It will first be transported by land to the port and then reach Mauritania by sea. To ensure that the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers are not damaged during the long-distance transportation, the enterprise has also customized protective packaging. The outer parts of the tank bodies of each 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailer are wrapped with anti-collision and cushioning materials, and key components are equipped with metal protective covers. Additionally, the enterprise has arranged professional escorts to follow the transportation process and monitor the status of the equipment in real time. The person in charge of port logistics said that in view of the special size and weight of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers, the port has planned the loading and unloading process in advance and deployed special hoisting equipment and storage areas. This ensures that the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers can complete the loading operation efficiently and safely, minimizing the stay time at the port and ensuring the overall transportation cycle.
The smooth shipment of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers this time is not only another important achievement in the field of equipment manufacturing and energy cooperation between China and Mauritania but also will provide key support for the improvement of Mauritania's energy transportation network. It is understood that Mauritania's crude oil production has been steadily increasing in recent years, but the existing local transportation equipment has problems such as insufficient transportation capacity and low safety. These problems lead to the situation that crude oil from some oil fields cannot be transferred in a timely manner, and the efficiency of refined oil distribution is also affected. After this batch of 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers is put into use, each piece of equipment can transport 35 cubic meters of energy media at a time, and the loss rate during transportation can be controlled within 0.5%. This can not only effectively alleviate the tension in local energy transportation capacity but also reduce transportation costs, injecting new impetus into the large-scale development of Mauritania's energy industry.
To ensure the long-term stable operation of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers in Mauritania, the manufacturing enterprise has also formulated a comprehensive after-sales support plan. After the delivery of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers, the enterprise will send a professional technical team to the local area to carry out operation training. The team will guide local drivers and maintenance personnel to master the correct usage methods, daily maintenance skills, and common fault troubleshooting procedures of the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers. At the same time, the enterprise will also set up spare parts reserve warehouses in major energy-producing areas of Mauritania, storing a sufficient number of vulnerable parts for the 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers. This ensures that when the equipment breaks down, the parts can be replaced in a timely manner, reducing downtime. The relevant person in charge of Mauritania's energy sector stated that they look forward to further improving the safety and efficiency of local energy transportation through the put-into-use of this batch of 3-axle Tanker Semi-trailers. In the future, they also hope to deepen cooperation with Chinese enterprises, introduce more customized equipment that meets local needs, and jointly promote the high-quality development of Mauritania's energy industry.
