Cooperation ignites promising prospect: FAW& PSO J5P-360 handover ceremony

Find out what the recent FAW & PSO handing over ceremony was all about

On April 3rd, 2018, a splendid FAW J5P Key handing-over ceremony was held in Karachi, Pakistan. At the ceremony, the first 10 FAW J5P-360 oil tankers were delivered to Pakistan State Oil (PSO contractors). Another 50 oil tankers would be handed over to PSO contractors in the short future.

The event was attended by dignitaries including Senator Taj Afridi, MD & CEO Sheikh Imranul Haque of PSO and Mr. Nian Haoyu- Representative of FAW Pakistan. Other senior company officials from PSO, representatives from the China FAW Group and Al Haj FAW Pakistan, and 470 PSO carriage contractors also attended the ceremony.

FAW, founded in 1953, is known as China’s first and largest automotive group. With the motto of “first class product and first class service”, FAW is widely recognised in China and abroad since its foundation. It has therefore become an icon among Chinese vehicle producers.

To keep the dominant position in the markets, FAW is striving tirelessly to create the best products through strict production control, massive R&D investment and persistent innovation. In 2017, FAW manufactured a total of 3,407,810 units and sold 3,346,000 units in China and overseas. The sales revenue reached RMB469.8 billion and it was ranked 125th in Fortune Global 500.

In view of the PSO’s urgent need of upgrading its gas & oil fleet, FAW provided a product that is economical, safe and powerful within the shortest time. FAW J5P, a customised reformative vehicle with 28 improved configurations was optimised. It is built in complete compliance with the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and National Highways Authority (NHA) standards.

The highlight is the enhancement of engine power, from 330Hp to 360Hp. Moreover, 36 month payment deferral, two years or 120,000km quality guarantee and special VIP service constitute the competitive service support scheme. This in turn enables the carriage contractors of PSO to induct compliant vehicles in the PSO transportation system conveniently.

On the occasion, MD & CEO PSO, Sheikh Imranul Haque said, “PSO is glad to be with FAW to ensure implementation of OGRA and NHA standards in the transportation of petroleum products. The induction of new tank lorries will not only enhance PSO’s capacity to transport more fuel, but also prepare the company to fulfil the country’s increasing fuel needs in the wake of new business opportunities emerging from a consistent economic growth and mega projects like China Pakistan Economic Corridor."

Mr. Nian, representative of FAW Pakistan, added, “FAW appreciates PSO’s determination for modernising Pakistan’s road transportation system and PSO’s strategic ambition regarding the Pakistani market. As the leader of China’s automakers, FAW has inherited the mission of independent innovation and continuous improvement for 60 years and won the trust and support of over six million global users.

Relying on world-class research, development team and world-level truck-manufacturing base, FAW provides customers with safe, reliable, fuel-saving, comfortable and efficient world-class products. FAW will offer more excellent products and a complete solution to join hands with our clients for a win-win future.”

Pakistan’s oil and gas transportation market, once dominated by Hino, Isuzu and Mitsubishi, is changing as FAW plays a more important role. The strategic cooperation between FAW and PSO indicates the increasing demands of the Pakistani market for better commercial vehicles and with the persistent creed of “first class product and first class service, FAW will not only provide highly competitive products and services, but also work deeply with Pakistani clients to set the new benchmark for Pakistan’s transportation industry.