KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Malaysia and the automaker's official distributor in Malaysia, Sime Motors, has announced the arrival of BYD's carrier vessel with fully-built BYD vehicles set for delivery to Malaysian consumers.
BYD Zhengzhou, a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel with a 7,000-unit capacity, made its first journey to Southeast Asia, with deliveries also scheduled for the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore.
In a joint statement, the parties said the carrier arrived at North Port, Port Klang, recently, before making one final stop in Thailand and continuing its return journey to China.
"With the enhanced regional supply chain provided by the
BYD carrier vessel, we are now assured of shorter delivery times, enabling us to provide better customer satisfaction, making this a win-win situation for all involved," said Sime Motors Southeast Asia managing director Jeffrey Gan.
"This also prepares us to support greater volumes ahead, as we accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia through a dynamic ecosystem that spans retail, after-sales, and customer education as we make the shift towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. This is just the beginning, with more breakthrough innovations and strategic developments ahead."
BYD Malaysia managing director Eagle Zhao said the investment in its own fleet of vessels puts BYD in a more seure position to manage global demand and critical transport resources through superior delivery stability and scale.
The vessel’s RORO method, where vehicles are driven directly on and off the vessel, offers substantial time and cost advantages compared with traditional container shipping, according to the statement.
