Volvo Trucks Joins Hands with Sanxiao Logistics on the New Route Opening

www.chinatrucks.com: March 28 2013, Shanghai, China – Sanxiao Logistics ltd. officially launched a new route (Shanghai - Urumqi) and contracted with 22 units of Volvo FH440 to take the responsibilities of this new long-haul transport route. Sanxiao’s road “freight flight” model is the industry benchmark of diversified operation in Central Jiangsu. Volvo Trucks as a strong business partner is selected to support Sanxiao in higher efficiency and profitability.

After fifteen years development, Sanxiao Logistics is now equipped with strong carrying power, and widespread transportation distribution networks covering the whole country, which generates an annual output value of over 360 million RMB in transportation. Mr. Zhou Zhili, the Chairman of Sanxiao Logistics says: “Sanxiao updates its business model to freight flight due to two aspects of reasons: on the one hand, the market demands for it; while on the other, we want to improve ourselves to become a higher service platform which can help manage clients’ supply chain and provide integrated logistics service. We choose Volvo Trucks not only for its all-round high quality product, but also its advanced service philosophy and mature information management system. Long-haul transportation asks for efficiency as well as scientific management, and this is what Sanxiao has the expertise in and what Volvo Trucks is good at.”

 

The Handover Ceremony

The current logistics market in China is very fierce and how to survive in this low-freight-price market is to continuous optimize the operation model and cut down on unnecessary cost. Moreover, logistic firms need to consider on the differentiation in competitive advantages, especially for clients’ diversified demands. “The reason why we set up a new route between Shanghai and Urumqi is to adapt to the market demand on the one hand. On the other hand, Xinjiang market is what we are relatively weak in and we want to strengthen our diversified development leveraging on this new route.” further explained by Mr. Zhou. It is known that the transportation time from Shanghai to Urumqi by truck freight is 66 hours. To realize truly efficiency in this 4000km route, is a big challenge for vehicles as well as truck drivers. Supported by Volvo Trucks, Sanxiao Logistics can better build up its truck flight development.

 

Volvo FH440 truck

The new trucks on the delivery ceremony are Volvo FH440 which stands out for its fuel efficiency. Besides the safety shape of its Globaltrotter cab, which boasts an aerodynamic shape and ergonomic design, FH440 is equipped with a set of advanced technologies including EBS, ACC, i-Shift that can ensure the driver safety as well as fuel efficiency. “We define ourselves as our customers’ business partner by offering total transport solution, including driver training, fleet management, cost control service etc. to support our customer optimize their operation and management system, to increase profit and competitive advantages in business. Today, Sanxiao Logistics chooses Volvo Trucks to be its close business partner, and we feel very confident that we could join hands with Sanxiao to set good example for Jiangsu logistics industry. We are looking forward to letting our clients better understand the strong support that Volvo Trucks brings.” said Mr. Zhong Youhao, Vice President of Volvo Trucks China.

Besides, Volvo Trucks always seek every initiative to upgrade our products, to meet the various professional demands of our customers. Moreover, the most comprehensive service network in China, with over 44 service points, a 24/7 Calling Center, an excellent operating parts warehouse located in Shanghai and teams of well-trained mechanics will definitely backup  a high quality after service and ensure the trucks to run in ideal condition.

 

Volvo FH440 Trucks

Sanxiao Logistics has established its large logistics platform – Sanxiao Logistics Park and its 60,000-hectare tiered warehouse center has already put into use. It is believed by two sides that through this cooperation, Sanxiao Logistics and Volvo Trucks could set a new benchmark in Jiangsu logistics industry and create more win-win opportunities for clients.      

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