Recently, a batch of 3-axle stake semitrailers produced by Luyi Vehicles officially set off from the manufacturing base in Shandong Province, with the destination pointing directly to Kenya, a major economy in East Africa. The 3-axle stake semitrailers shipped this time are core products custom-developed by Luyi Vehicles for transportation needs in the African market. The 3-axle stake semitrailers not only carry the brand’s goal of expanding the international market but also will inject new momentum into the bulk cargo transportation industry in Kenya and even the entire East African region.
From the perspective of product design, the 3-axle stake semitrailers fully take into account the characteristics of local transportation scenarios in Kenya. As a major exporter of agricultural products and mineral resources in East Africa, Kenya has extremely high requirements for the load-bearing capacity and road adaptability of transportation equipment. In the structural design of the 3-axle stake semitrailers, Luyi Vehicles’ R&D team used high-strength T700 steel to build the main beams, matched with 16# channel steel side beams, enabling the 3-axle stake semitrailers to reach an industry-leading level in maximum effective payload. The 3-axle stake semitrailers can easily meet the long-distance transportation needs of bulk goods such as coffee beans, tea leaves, and iron ore. At the same time, the 12R22.5 all-steel tires and mechanical suspension system equipped on the 3-axle stake semitrailers can effectively cushion the impact caused by bumpy roads in some rural areas of Kenya, ensuring the stability of goods during transportation and reducing the loss rate.
In the production process, Luyi Vehicles implemented strict quality control standards for the 3-axle stake semitrailers. From steel cutting and welding to component assembly, each process has been checked layer by layer by professional inspectors to ensure that key indicators of the 3-axle stake semitrailers, such as weld strength and structural accuracy, fully comply with international safety standards for transportation equipment. In addition, in response to the high temperature and heavy rainfall characteristics of Kenya’s tropical savanna climate, Luyi Vehicles also added a corrosion-resistant coating to the 3-axle stake semitrailers to extend the service life of the 3-axle stake semitrailers, reduce later maintenance costs, and allow the 3-axle stake semitrailers to maintain stable performance even in the complex local environment.
A representative of the Kenyan customer stated at the shipment ceremony that after multiple inspections and comparisons, the customer finally chose to cooperate with Luyi Vehicles, precisely because of the high cost-effectiveness and adaptability of the 3-axle stake semitrailers. “The bulk cargo transportation in East Africa has long been plagued by outdated equipment and low efficiency. We look forward to putting the 3-axle stake semitrailers into the transportation route from ports to inland warehouses quickly after the 3-axle stake semitrailers arrive, so as to improve the efficiency of cargo turnover and reduce logistics costs,” the representative added. If the cooperation effect is good in the later stage, the customer plans to further increase the purchase volume of the 3-axle stake semitrailers and establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship.
To ensure the smooth use of the 3-axle stake semitrailers in Kenya, Luyi Vehicles also provides supporting service support simultaneously. The brand has established a professional after-sales technical team to provide remote guidance and training for Kenyan customers on daily maintenance and fault diagnosis of the 3-axle stake semitrailers. At the same time, Luyi Vehicles has cooperated to establish a spare parts reserve warehouse in Kenya, storing vulnerable parts of the 3-axle stake semitrailers in advance to ensure quick response during subsequent maintenance and replacement and reduce the downtime of the 3-axle stake semitrailers. These measures not only reflect Luyi Vehicles’ confidence in the quality of the 3-axle stake semitrailers but also demonstrate the brand’s service concept centered on customer needs.
From an industry perspective, the shipment of the 3-axle stake semitrailers is a microcosm of Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers’ in-depth development in the African market. In recent years, with the in-depth advancement of the “Belt and Road” Initiative in East Africa, the local infrastructure construction and logistics transportation industry have developed rapidly, and the demand for high-quality transportation equipment has continued to grow. The 3-axle stake semitrailers launched by Luyi Vehicles this time, with their customized design and reliable performance, not only fill part of the gap in high-end bulk cargo transportation equipment in Kenya but also establish a good reputation for Chinese commercial vehicle brands in the African market. In the future, based on the experience of this cooperation, Luyi Vehicles plans to further optimize the technical parameters and service system of the 3-axle stake semitrailers, and launch more products adapted to the transportation needs of different regions in Africa, making the 3-axle stake semitrailers an important link connecting Chinese manufacturing and East African logistics development.
It is understood that the 3-axle stake semitrailers will arrive at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya by sea and then be transported by land to the location designated by the customer, with an expected total journey time of about 45 days. Before the shipment, Luyi Vehicles also arranged technicians to conduct a final comprehensive inspection of the 3-axle stake semitrailers to ensure that each 3-axle stake semitrailer can be put into use in the best condition. The person in charge of Luyi Vehicles said that the successful shipment of the 3-axle stake semitrailers this time is an important step in the brand’s internationalization strategy. In the future, the brand will continue to focus on the needs of the international market, promote the upgrading and iteration of products such as the 3-axle stake semitrailers through technological innovation, and provide better equipment solutions for the global logistics and transportation industry.
