On July 9, Mr. Lionel Patrice Chatelet, Chief Commercial Officer of Pacific International Lines (PIL), led a senior delegation to visit the headquarters of BAIC FOTON. The two sides held a formal ceremony to unveil a model of the KOTA EMERALD, a new container vessel, and engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening their global strategic partnership. The event was attended by Dai Hongkai, Secretary of Party Committee and Vice President of Supply Chain of BAIC FOTON Overseas, Lv Bochao, Director of Logistics of BAIC FOTON Overseas, and Ye Changhua, Sales Director of PIL Logistics Greater China, along with other senior representatives.
A Gift That Symbolizes Green Commitment and Cooperation
This modern ship powered by LNG dual fuel not only demonstrates PIL’s firm commitment to continuously upgrade its green fleet, but also is a vivid symbol of the green logistics concept jointly built by both parties. “It represents our common vision: sustainable, modern and customer-centric,” said Mr. Lionel in his speech, “It symbolizes our achievements and carries the goal of moving forward together in the future.”
Steadfast Partners Navigating Global Growth
Since establishing their strategic partnership, PIL has become a cornerstone in BAIC FOTON’s global supply chain. Reflecting on the journey so far, Mr. Dai praised PIL’s role as “one of BAIC FOTON’s most important logistics partners.””In a time when global supply chains have faced immense pressure, PIL’s professionalism and strong sense of responsibility ensured the steady delivery of our overseas orders,” he noted. “They’ve been a reliable force behind our international expansion.”
A Shared Vision Driving the “GREEN 3030” Strategy
BAIC FOTON is currently ramping up its ambitious “GREEN 3030” strategy, aiming to sell 300,000 vehicles overseas by 2030—with new energy vehicles accounting for 30% of that volume. Achieving this goal will demand world-class logistics capabilities.
As BAIC FOTON accelerates its global expansion,the visit by Mr. Lionel from PIL and his delegation, bring renewed confidence in the deepening of this strategic partnership.Looking ahead, Vice President Dai Hongkai shared: “We look forward to working even more closely with PIL in areas like global shipping capacity, digital supply chain innovation, and especially green logistics,”PIL reaffirmed its commitment to supporting BAIC Foton’s global growth with high-quality shipping services and a strong, long-standing partnership.
The visit and ship model presentation not only reaffirmed the enduring strategic alliance between BAIC FOTON and PIL, but also charted a clear course for joint innovation in green shipping and sustainable logistics. Together, the two companies are setting a strong example for low-carbon transformation in the global automotive supply chain.