[ANGELES CITY, the Philippines] — In a significant move to strengthen its footprint in Southeast Asia, Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer FORLAND hosted a delivery ceremony in August 2025 to hand over 260 light trucks to local transport company YIMI CARGO in Angeles City, the Philippines.
The event was jointly organized by FORLAND, YIMI CARGO, and their local partner QSJ Motors, and was attended by senior executives, business partners, and members of the media. The milestone delivery underscores FORLAND’s growing presence in Southeast Asia and marks another step forward in its global expansion strategy.
Diverse Truck Models Meet Urban and Regional Transport Needs
The fleet delivered includes FORLAND’s L5 and T5 series trucks:
FORLAND L5 Light Trucks
- Designed for mid-weight transport (6.5–9 tons GVW)
- Features German FEV-developed engines
- Extra-wide cargo beds for dual-pallet loading, improving logistics efficiency
- Comfort-focused cab design, rivaling passenger car interiors
FORLAND T5 Mini Trucks
- Tailored for last-mile urban deliveries
- Powered by engines based on Japan’s Dong’an and Germany’s FEV technology
- Lightweight build with low cargo beds for easy loading/unloading
- Ideal for express shipping, produce delivery, and city-based logistics
Strategic Partnership with YIMI CARGO
YIMI CARGO, officially known as YIMI Transportation Philippines Inc., is operated overseas under China’s Sands Group, which has a regional presence in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines
The company chose FORLAND trucks due to their reliability and the brand’s professionalism in service,
Chen Guilin, Operations Director of YIMI CARGO Philippines
Strengthening Market Ties with Long-Term Vision
According to Sun Chaoshan, Deputy General Manager of FORLAND’s Overseas Business Department, this delivery is more than a ceremony—it marks the start of a long-term strategic partnership between FORLAND and logistics businesses in the Philippines.
Sun noted that since its founding in 1999, FORLAND has delivered over 6.6 million commercial vehicles across more than 50 countries and regions. Looking ahead, FORLAND plans to introduce new energy vehicles (NEVs) and digitally enabled models tailored to the Philippine and Southeast Asian markets to further support regional logistics development
Established Presence and Localized Support
FORLAND has been active in the Philippine market since 2009, delivering a wide range of commercial vehicles such as:
Together with QSJ Motors, FORLAND has established a robust after-sales service network including spare parts availability and technical support. Their localized sales and service model has positioned FORLAND as a top player in the mid- to high-end commercial vehicle segment in the Philippines
Southeast Asia Expansion and Global Ambitions
With current operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, FORLAND continues to expand its Southeast Asian presence. Building on this momentum, the company aims to advance globally and solidify the reputation of “Made in China” commercial vehicles on the world stage.
