Recently, a large domestic special-purpose vehicle manufacturing enterprise held a special shipment ceremony at a port along the eastern coast. A batch of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers customized for Guinea was officially shipped from this port, marking another solid step in the cooperation of domestic logistics equipment in the West African market. A total of 20 units of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers were shipped this time. These 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers are products exclusively developed by the enterprise based on local climate conditions, road conditions and freight needs in Guinea. The entire process from design to production took 6 months. During this period, the enterprise communicated with Guinean partners for adjustments on details for many times to ensure that 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers can be fully adapted to local usage scenarios.
According to the technical director of the enterprise, 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers have undergone a number of targeted upgrades in core performance. Firstly, the frames of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers are made of Q690 high-strength steel, which has a 30% higher strength than ordinary steel. This can effectively cope with the rough dirt roads in some areas of Guinea and reduce cargo damage caused by vehicle bumps. Secondly, the side-wall fences of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers are designed with a foldable and adjustable structure, with a maximum adjustable height of 1.8 meters. This design can not only meet the loading needs of bulk goods such as mineral resources and cashew nuts in Guinea, but also adapt to the operation height of local small loading and unloading equipment, improving loading and unloading efficiency. In addition, the braking systems of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers adopt internationally advanced ABS anti-lock braking technology, combined with wear-resistant tires. This can greatly improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents when 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers are driving on muddy roads during the rainy season in Guinea.
To ensure the reliable quality of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers, the enterprise has also established a full-process quality inspection system. Starting from the raw material procurement link, each batch of steel and spare parts must be verified by a third-party testing institution before entering the production link. During the production process, key processes such as welding, painting and assembly of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers are operated by automated equipment. At the same time, professional quality inspectors are arranged for real-time monitoring to avoid manual errors. Before leaving the factory, 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers must complete a 200-kilometer simulated road test, covering various scenarios such as climbing, braking and turning. Only after all data meet the standards can a qualification certificate be issued.
The Commercial Counselor of Guinea in China stated at the shipment ceremony that Guinea has vigorously promoted infrastructure construction in recent years, especially mineral resource development and agricultural industrialization projects, leading to an increasing demand for efficient freight equipment. Previously, local logistics enterprises in Guinea mainly used old ordinary trailers, which not only had low load capacity and high failure rate, but also often affected the efficiency of cargo transportation due to adaptability issues. The 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers introduced this time are fully in line with the actual needs of Guinea in terms of performance and design. After being put into use, 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers will effectively solve local freight problems, help Guinea open up transportation channels for minerals and agricultural products from production bases to ports, and further promote the development of related industries in Guinea.
The Overseas Marketing Director of the special-purpose vehicle manufacturing enterprise revealed that to ensure the long-term stable operation of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers in Guinea, the enterprise will also provide comprehensive after-sales service support. On the one hand, the enterprise has established an after-sales service center in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, equipped with professional maintenance personnel and sufficient spare parts inventory. When 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers encounter faults, maintenance personnel can arrive at the site for handling within 24 hours. On the other hand, the enterprise will also provide special training for local drivers and maintenance personnel in Guinea. The training content includes operating specifications, daily maintenance skills and common fault troubleshooting of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers, helping local personnel quickly master the use and maintenance methods of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers.
The export of 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers to Guinea this time is not only an important breakthrough for domestic special-purpose vehicle enterprises to expand the overseas market, but also builds a new bridge for China-Africa logistics equipment cooperation. In recent years, with the continuous deepening of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, domestic logistics equipment has been increasingly recognized in the African market due to advantages such as high cost performance and customized services. In the future, the enterprise will continue to develop more adaptable special vehicle products according to the market needs of different African countries, allowing domestic equipment such as 3-axle side-wall semi-trailers to better serve infrastructure construction and economic development in Africa, and inject more vitality into win-win cooperation between China and Africa.
