BYD Zhengzhou arrives at Port Klang, capacity up to 7,000 vehicles

A BYD transport ship, the Zhengzhou, arrived at Port Klang on August 5.

The roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel has the capacity to carry up to 7,000 vehicles and has set sail on its inaugural journey to destinations in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.

After Port Klang, the ship will continue to its final stop in Thailand before returning to China.

The BYD Zhengzhou is the seventh ship in BYD’s fleet of specialized transport vessels, demonstrating the company’s strong supply chain and logistics capabilities as it seeks to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs).

Completed vehicles will be driven on and off the ship, offering time and cost benefits compared to traditional container shipments.

By operating its own fleet, BYD has greater control over critical aspects of the EV supply chain.

Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia, stated, “This transport ship plays a crucial role in realizing BYD’s global aspirations and strengthening our relationship with Malaysia, which we see as a key market for our growth in the Asia-Pacific region.”

“The BYD Zhengzhou enables faster and more reliable deliveries directly to our customers here,” he added.

Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Motors for Southeast Asia, said, “With the strengthening of the regional supply chain through the BYD transport ship, we can ensure shorter delivery times, thereby enhancing our ability to provide better customer satisfaction.”

BYD Malaysia and Sime Motors continue to strengthen their cooperation to deliver EVs to Malaysians more quickly and reliably.

This initiative is supported by over 35 BYD sales centers across the country, with a target of reaching 60 sales centers by the end of 2026.