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), and another 50 oil tankers would be handed over to PSO contractors in short future.

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

FAW, founded in 1953, is known as Chinaโ€™s first and largest automotive group. Along with the motto of โ€ first class product and first class serviceโ€, FAW is widely credited in China and abroad since its foundation therefore has become an icon among Chinese vehicle producers. And still, to keep the dominant position in 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 469.8 billion RMB, ranking 125th in Fortune Global 500.

In view of PSOโ€™s urgent need of upgrading its gas & oil transportation fleet, FAW provided the product that is economical๏ผŒsafe and with strong power within the shortest time. FAW J5P, a customized reformative vehicle with 28 configurations improved was optimized. 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. On service aspect, 36 months deferred payment, a two yearโ€™s or 120,000Kmโ€™s quality guarantee and special VIP service constitute the competitive service support scheme among the industry, which enables the carriage contractors of PSO to induct compliant vehicles in PSO Transportation system conveniently.

โ€œPSO 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 PSOโ€™s capacity to transport more fuel but also prepare the company to fulfill the countryโ€™s increasing fuel needs in wake of new business opportunities emerging from a consistent economic growth and mega projects like China Pakistan Economic Corridor.โ€ On the occasion, MD & CEO PSO, Sheikh Imranul Haque addressed.

The latest fleet of FAW J5P oil tanker displayed at the event:

โ€œFAW appreciate PSOโ€™s determination on modernizing Pakistani road transportation system and PSOโ€™s strategic ambition towards Pakistani marketโ€, addressed at the ceremony, Mr. Nian, representative of FAW Pakistan, โ€œAs the leader of Chinaโ€™s automakers, FAW inherits the mission of independent innovation and continuous improvement for 60 years and wins trust and support from over 6 million global users. Relying on world-class research and 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 complete solution to join hands with our clients for a win-win future.โ€

The Pakistani market for oil and gas transportation, once dominated by Hino, Isuzu and Mitsubishi, and now Faw is playing a more important role gradually. The strategic cooperation between FAW and PSO indicated the increasing demands of Pakistani market for better commercial vehicles, and with the persistent creed of โ€œfirst class product and first class serviceโ€, FAW will not only provideย  highly competitive products and services, but work deeply with Pakistani clients to set the new benchmark for the Pakistani transportation industry.