Recently, BAIC FOTON made a major breakthrough in the Tanzanian market with the successful delivery of 107 AUMAN AMT trucks to local customers. Of these, 100 will be used in the transportation of hazardous materials, while the remaining 7 are designated for the fast-moving consumer goods sector.This delivery not only meets the local demand for reliable, high-quality, and comfortable transportation equipment but also highlights BAIC FOTON’s continued commitment to deepening its presence in Africa and advancing its localization strategy to support the region’s rapid development.
Outstanding Performance Tackles Tough Terrain, Customization Builds Customer Trust
The delivered FOTON AUMAN 430-horsepower AMT trucks are equipped with a proven powertrain featuring a Cummins engine paired with a ZF automatic gearbox. Specially adapted and reinforced to meet the demands of Tanzania’s complex and challenging road conditions, these trucks offer significantly enhanced durability and multi-terrain performance. This ensures stable, efficient operations even under harsh conditions, fully meeting customer expectations for high-performance logistics solutions.
East Africa Strategy Advances Steadily, Full Value Chain Deployment Drives Market Leadership
As a key strategic market for BAIC FOTON in East Africa, operations in Tanzania are rapidly expanding with a full-spectrum commercial vehicle lineup. By adopting a direct sales model targeting top industry clients and working in tandem with the local dealer network, BAIC FOTON is continuously introducing a diverse range of products—including heavy-duty trucks, light trucks, and pickups. Through ongoing enhancement of product capabilities and localized service offerings, BAIC FOTON is committed to delivering comprehensive sales and service solutions to customers in Tanzania, reinforcing its position as the leading Chinese commercial vehicle brand in the market.
The successful delivery of this batch of AMT trucks marks a significant step forward in BAIC FOTON’s localization strategy.This model complements BAIC FOTON’s existing product lines—such as light trucks and pickups—already operating in the market, creating strong synergy across segments. Together, they help local customers optimize their logistics networks, effectively meeting a wide range of transportation needs, from urban distribution to long-haul freight. This delivery lays a solid foundation for strengthening BAIC FOTON’s brand presence in Africa and further expanding its business across the East African region.
Strong Performance Fuels Confidence in Reaching Annual Targets
Guided by BAIC FOTON’s clear strategic vision for Africa, the Tanzanian market delivered impressive results in the first half of 2025—achieving 56.8% of its annual sales target and posting a remarkable 2,238% year-over-year growth in business scale.Behind these standout figures lies BAIC FOTON’s long-term commitment and continued investment in the African market, along with a deep understanding of local needs. This success is driven by ongoing improvements across products, services, and technology, earning the trust and confidence of customers throughout the region.
Looking Ahead, BAIC FOTON will continue to tap into the growing demand in Tanzania and across Africa. Embracing the spirit of “To Do, To Try, To Win”, the company will keep improving the quality of its products and services, push hard to meet its performance goals for the second half of the year, and further expand its footprint across the vast African market.