Logistics companies getting cold feet when it comes to transporting electrified vehicles? No worries for BYD; they’ll just use their very own ship. BYD’s dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel just completed its maiden voyage with its first international port of call being the Philippines. In the process, it delivered 1,500 additional new energy vehicles.
The first shipment, received by BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, marks a strategic milestone in the company’s push for vertically integrated, sustainable logistics while supporting the country’s transition to electric mobility.
Notably, half of the vessel’s crew are Filipino seafarers, reflecting BYD’s commitment to inclusive innovation and the integration of local talent into its global operations.
“This milestone is a testament to the Philippines’ readiness for large-scale EV adoption,” said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. “Being the first stop on this vessel’s global journey highlights our country’s role in BYD’s sustainable growth and our shared vision of clean, future-ready mobility.”
The arrival marks the beginning of BYD’s global rollout of vertically integrated low-emission logistics, anchored by state-of-the-art vessels designed for large-scale NEV transport. The vessel’s deployment will enable more frequent deliveries and improved availability of BYD vehicles and spare parts, bringing sustainable, transformative mobility closer to even more Filipino families. It reflects a coordinated effort to align clean energy manufacturing with sustainable distribution on a global scale.
Furthermore, it highlights the Philippines as an important market in BYD’s international operations.
“With this dedicated fleet, BYD is finding better ways to deliver clean mobility worldwide,” said Adam Hu, Country Head of BYD Philippines. “Having the journey in Batangas highlights how advanced logistics and innovation come together to drive our sustainable future.”
Measuring 199.9 meters long and 38 meters wide, the vessel can carry up to 7,000 electrified vehicles at one time. It’s equipped with 16 adjustable hydraulic decks, intelligent loading systems, and multiple temperature sensors to ensure optimal climate control for EVs, hybrids, and electric buses.
Supporting these innovations is a dual-fuel propulsion system that runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG), a cleaner-burning alternative to traditional marine fuel, which reduces emissions by over 30 percent compared to conventional vessels.
Named after BYD’s manufacturing hub in Zhengzhou, the ship is part of a planned eight-vessel fleet set to be deployed. These specialized carriers support BYD’s rapidly expanding global supply chain, which saw overseas exports rise by 159.5 percent year-over-year.
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ReplyDeleteYou'd be surprised at how efficient super large ships are for the amount of cargo they transport. The only way they could be any more efficient is if they used a nuclear reactor.
DeleteIf Byd only made cars in the Philippines like Toyota and Mitsubishi. Then you don't need your "efficient" ships.
DeleteYou seriously cannot compare manufacturing costs between here and China. There's a reason companies from all over choose to manufacture/source from there and that reason is the cost. For example, in the US with the current tariffs it's STILL cheaper (and thus more efficient) to import from China than to manufacture in the US (not talking about cars here but the idea still applies).
DeleteOur government needs to do more (like provide more incentives/subsidies) to attract manufacturing here because if only Toyota and Mitsubishi are doing it that means the other companies don't see the same benefits in making cars here.
4 ships are already operational and 4 more are in the pipeline in the next few years. Also, BYD produced 90% of the parts of their vehicles making them less vulnerable to logistics and supply chain disruptions.
ReplyDeleteBYD has their own ship
ReplyDeleteNew energy vehicles or whatsoever, it's the same as hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric vehicles.
ReplyDeletenow they dont have any risk of damaging other cars incase of fire
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