Carmart delivers SINOTRUK Port Tractors to Hambantota Port
Carmart (Pvt) Ltd has successfully delivered new SINOTRUK port tractors to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Marking the first time that these vehicles have been used by the SLPA, these trucks will now join the heavy machine fleet at the port to aid in its rapidly expanding operations. This contract was facilitated by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
SINOTRUK is currently China’s largest export manufacturer of heavy vehicles. It was founded as Jinan Automobile Works in 1935, In 2009, SINOTRUK formally signed an agreement with German truck manufacturer MAN, launching a strategic cooperation. With this agreement, SINOTRUK, gained licensed use of several MAN technologies as well as comprehensive multi-level help from MAN experts.
SINOTRUK had been attempting to break into the port market in Sri Lanka for several years, but had been unsuccessful until recently partnering with Carmart, which has had extensive experience with supplying port equipment through a former group company, Fairfield Trading Company Ltd. Founded in 1948, Carmart, one of the pioneers of Sri Lanka’s auto industry. Carmart is the authorised importer, repairer and spare parts distributor for Peugeot and Mazda. Carmart has now expanded its product offering by solidifying its ties with SINOTRUK Group
“This is a historic moment, marking the debut of the SINOTRUK brand to the public sector in Sri Lanka. We are certain the brand has a bright future in Sri Lanka”, said Yasendra Amerasinghe, Director/ CEO of Carmart.