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FORLAND hosted its 2026 Global Partners Conference in China on Nov. 12, 2025, according to Chinatruck.org. Partners from five continents gathered to discuss the future of the commercial vehicle industry and explore new opportunities for cooperation, green innovation, and sustainable growth.

The Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Enters a New Green Era

The global commercial vehicle market is undergoing a major transformation toward low-carbon and intelligent mobility. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), China’s commercial vehicle exports have ranked among the top in the world for five consecutive years, and new energy commercial vehicles now account for over 18% of the global market in 2025.

Amid this industry shift, Chinese manufacturers are accelerating their global strategies — and FORLAND stands at the forefront of this movement.

26 Years of Growth: From “Made in China” to “Made for the World”

With 26 years of development, FORLAND has grown into a trusted global brand serving over 6.8 million users worldwide. Founded in 1996, the brand quickly became a sales leader in China. In 2008, it took its first steps abroad, bringing Chinese manufacturing to global markets. Today, FORLAND offers a diverse lineup spanning electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles — marking its transition from scale-driven to innovation-driven growth.

In 2024, FORLAND established its Global Business Division as part of a broader overseas strategy, accelerating its transformation from a vehicle exporter to a globally integrated operator.

Driving Global Growth Through Technology and Brand Power

FORLAND now provides a comprehensive range of commercial vehicles — including vans, mini trucks, light trucks, and construction vehicles — tailored to a wide range of logistics needs.

The company is also investing heavily in new energy technology, autonomous driving, and low-altitude logistics, while building a global supply chain and digital marketing system to strengthen its international presence.

According to its roadmap:

2025–2027: Strengthen overseas R&D and local operations.

2028–2030: Establish itself as a leading global light commercial vehicle brand, serving customers in more than 150 countries and regions, reaching 10 million global users, and generating annual revenue of 40 billion yuan.

To align with this vision, FORLAND has introduced its refreshed brand slogan — “Forland, For You!”, representing five core brand values: Fast, Forever, Fantastic, Freedom, and Future. These principles underscore the brand’s commitment to agility, reliability, quality, ease of use, and innovation.

A Three-Step Globalization Strategy

At the conference, Dong Yongsheng, general manager of FORLAND International Division, shared the company’s overseas achievements and outlined its “Three-Step Globalization Strategy”:

Foundation: Build a strong trade base through vehicle and CKD exports.

Localization: Support local manufacturing and marketing to strengthen regional operations.

Deep Integration: Establish local R&D, service, finance, and production systems to form a complete overseas ecosystem.

To support this strategy, FORLAND plans to broaden its product portfolio, advance R&D in heavy trucks, autonomous driving, and intelligent mobility, and deepen cooperation throughout its global supply chain — fostering shared growth with partners worldwide.

New Products and Global Collaboration

During the event, FORLAND unveiled two new products for global markets — the L7 automatic transmission truck and the U7 series — and showcased its latest autonomous driving technology.

The L7, developed with insights from millions of kilometers of global road data, has been upgraded across seven dimensions — intelligence, power, safety, fuel efficiency, comfort, load capacity, and service — offering a better transport solution for logistics operators worldwide.

The U7 series, based on an advanced skateboard chassis, is the first van in the industry to use cross-domain control VICU technology, integrating power and thermal management systems for improved efficiency and flexibility.

FORLAND also announced its new energy strategy, signed cooperation agreements with international partners, and recognized outstanding overseas dealers for their contributions.

Building a Greener Future Together

From “Made in China” to “Created with the World,” FORLAND is working hand in hand with global partners to build a cleaner, smarter, and more connected logistics ecosystem.

With nearly three decades of experience and a forward-looking vision, FORLAND remains committed to promoting green mobility, empowering its partners, and driving sustainable global growth — delivering innovation and collaboration to every corner of the world.

ANGELES CITY, Philippines — FORLAND held 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, co-hosted by FORLAND, Yimi Caro, and Philippine partner QSJ Motors, drew senior executives, partners, and media representatives. The delivery represents a key milestone for FORLAND in the Philippine market and reflects the company’s expanding presence in Southeast Asia and the global commercial vehicle industry, chinatrucks.org reported.

The delivered trucks include FORLAND’s L5 and T5 series. The L5 light trucks, powered by the engine developed using German FEV technology, serve transport needs between 6.5 and 9 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW). They feature extra-wide cargo beds capable of holding two rows of pallets side by side, significantly improving loading efficiency.

The cabs offer comfort comparable to that of a passenger car. The T5 mini trucks, designed for urban “last-mile” delivery, are equipped with engines derived from Japan’s Dong’an and Germany’s FEV technology. Covering 2.5 to 4.5 tons GVW, these trucks feature lightweight bodies and low cargo beds to facilitate easy loading and unloading. They are well suited for express delivery, fresh produce, and other city logistics.

Yimi Cargo is the English brand name of Yimi Transportation Philippines Inc, operated overseas under China’s Sands Group, with presence in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. “The company chose FORLAND trucks due to the reliability of its products and professionalism in service”, said Chen Guilin, Yimi Cargo Philippines operations director.

“This is not just a delivery ceremony. It marks the start of a long-term strategic partnership between FORLAND, the Philippine market and logistics customers”, said Sun Chaoshan, deputy general manager of FORLAND’s Overseas Business Department.

He noted FORLAND has delivered more than 6.6 million commercial vehicles across more than 50 countries and regions since its founding in 1999. Moving forward, FORLAND plans to introduce new energy and digital products tailored to local markets in the Philippines and Southeast Asia to support regional logistics development.

Since entering the Philippine market in 2009, FORLAND has delivered tens of thousands of commercial vehicles, including logistics trucks, dump trucks, refrigerated trucks, and special-purpose vehicles.

Together with local partner QSJ Motors, FORLAND has built a strong local support system for after-sales service, spare parts, and technical support to ensure worry-free vehicle operation throughout the product life cycle. With its integrated sales, service, and localization model, FORLAND has become a leading brand in the medium- and high-end commercial vehicle market in the Philippines.

FORLAND now has a growing presence across Southeast Asia, with operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Building on its regional footprint, the company aims to continue expanding globally and advancing “Made in China” commercial vehicles worldwide.

FORLAND Global Partners Conference 2026 kicks off grandly

FORLAND gains popularity in Southeast Asia, delivers 260 trucks to Philippines