Recently, colorful flags fluttered at LUYI Special Purpose Vehicle Production Base, where a batch of brand-new 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers lined up neatly and slowly rolled out of the factory area under the guidance of on-site staff, embarking on a cross-border journey to Guinea. A total of 28 units of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers are being shipped this time. As core products customized by LUYI to meet the demands of the West African market, the batch marks another important achievement for the enterprise in deepening its presence in the overseas energy transportation equipment sector. As a star model of LUYI, 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers have earned an excellent market reputation in regions such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia, thanks to stable load-bearing performance, stringent safety configurations and flexible adaptability. The bulk shipment of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers to Guinea will further expand LUYI’s layout in the West African market.
To enable 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers to better adapt to the operating scenarios in Guinea, LUYI’s technical team launched market research several months in advance, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the tropical savanna climate characteristics, road infrastructure conditions and actual energy transportation needs of Guinea. The road paving rate in some parts of Guinea is relatively low, and concentrated rainfall in the rainy season is prone to muddy roads, imposing extremely high requirements on the traffic stability of vehicles. For this reason, LUYI upgraded the reinforced axles and suspension systems for 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers and adopted high-strength wear-resistant tires, effectively improving the vehicles’ trafficability under complex road conditions. Meanwhile, in response to potential safety hazards during diesel transportation, 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers are equipped with a double anti-leakage sealing structure, anti-static grounding devices and emergency shut-off systems, fully complying with local and international safety standards for hazardous materials transportation.
In terms of tank design, 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers adopt 45,000-liter large-capacity carbon steel tanks treated with special anti-corrosion coatings, which can resist the corrosion of the humid climate in Guinea on the tanks and extend the service life of the vehicles. The multiple sets of anti-wave plate structures arranged inside the tanks can effectively reduce the sloshing of diesel during transportation, lower the risk of center-of-gravity shift when the vehicles are moving, and further ensure transportation safety. A production director of LUYI stated that to ensure the delivery quality of this batch of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers, the enterprise implemented full-process quality control in the production process. From raw material procurement and component processing to the final vehicle assembly and commissioning, every link underwent rigorous testing, and the batch ultimately passed the on-site acceptance inspection by the Guinean partner.
As a major energy producer and consumer in West Africa, Guinea has witnessed a growing demand for the transportation of diesel and other energy sources in recent years, driven by the acceleration of domestic industrial development and infrastructure construction. However, the existing transportation equipment in the country is generally plagued by problems such as small capacity, low safety performance and high failure rates, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale and long-distance energy transportation, which has become a bottleneck restricting the development of the local energy industry. The bulk delivery of LUYI’s 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers will effectively fill the gap in Guinea’s large-tonnage, high-safety-standard energy transportation equipment, providing strong support for the construction of an efficient and safe energy transportation network in the country. A representative of the Guinean partner said at the shipment ceremony that the decision to cooperate with LUYI was based on the reliable quality of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers and LUYI’s comprehensive after-sales service system.
To ensure the long-term stable operation of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers in Guinea, LUYI also provides the partner with a full range of supporting services, including vehicle operation training, maintenance technical guidance and supply of commonly used spare parts. LUYI has set up a dedicated overseas service team, which combines remote technical support with regular on-site visits to promptly address problems arising during vehicle operation, ensuring that 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers can always maintain a good operational state. It is reported that after arriving in Guinea, this batch of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers will be mainly used to connect local refineries with industrial zones, gas stations and energy supply points in remote areas, effectively improving diesel transportation efficiency and reducing transportation costs.
As a domestic enterprise specializing in the R&D and production of heavy-duty semi-trailers, LUYI has always adhered to technology innovation as the core and market demand as the guide over the years, continuously optimizing product structure and improving product quality. The successful overseas shipment of 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers not only reflects LUYI’s product strength, but also serves as a microcosm of China’s equipment manufacturing industry marching into the international market. A person in charge of LUYI’s overseas marketing department said that in the future, the enterprise will continue to increase investment in overseas markets, develop more customized transportation equipment products according to the market needs of different regions, and enable products such as 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers to take root in more countries and regions, contributing Chinese strength to the development of the global energy logistics industry. The smooth shipment of the 28 3-axle oil tank semi-trailers marks the official start of cooperation between LUYI and Guinea, and also lays a solid foundation for LUYI to further explore the West African market.
