BYD’s Vessel, Zhengzhou, Makes Maiden Voyage To Malaysia

BYD’s dedicated car carrier, Zhengzhou, recently made its first call to Malaysia, marking a new milestone in the company’s logistics capabilities. The vessel, named after the capital of Henan province, arrived recently as part of its maiden voyage from China, carrying BYD electric vehicles destined for export markets, including Malaysia.

With a capacity to transport up to 7,000 vehicles, this roll on/roll off (RORO) vessel is the latest addition to BYD’s growing shipping fleet. It is the 7th purpose-built vessel to support the brand’s accelerating global expansion. The ship was scheduled to make deliveries in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It also made a stop in Thailand before returning to China. 

“This is a significant milestone in our partnership with BYD, symbolising confidence and the growing potential of Malaysia as a vital EV hub. With the enhanced regional supply chain provided by the BYD carrier vessel, we are now assured of shorter delivery times, enabling us to provide better customer satisfaction, making this a win-win situation for all involved,” commented Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Sime Motors, Southeast Asia.

“This also prepares us to support greater volumes ahead, as we accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia through a dynamic ecosystem that spans retail, after-sales, and customer education as we make the shift towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. This is just the beginning, with more breakthrough innovations and strategic developments ahead,” he added.

Malaysia is one of BYD’s key markets in the region, with models such as the Dolphin, Atto 3, and Seal gaining strong consumer interest since their local debut. The company’s decision to operate its own fleet of vessels is aimed at improving delivery timelines, increasing export efficiency, and reducing reliance on third-party logistics.

The Zhengzhou is part of BYD’s broader plan to expand its dedicated shipping capacity, with more vessels scheduled to enter service in the coming years. This move aligns with the company’s ambition to streamline the export process for its growing range of electric vehicles, ensuring faster access to markets worldwide. 

“The carrier vessel plays a key role in heightening BYD’s global ambition and reinforces our ties to Malaysia which we view as instrumental to our growth in Asia Pacific. Built to enhance delivery capabilities, the BYD Zhengzhou ensures faster and more reliable deliveries directly to our customers here,” said Eagle Zhao, Managing Director of BYD Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

“As China’s automotive exports increase, so does demand for specialised carriers. By investing in our own fleet of vessels, we’re in a more secure position to manage global demand and critical transport resources through superior delivery stability and scale,” he commented.

The vessel’s arrival further strengthens BYD’s operational footprint in Malaysia and reinforces its commitment to serving the local EV market with greater speed and reliability.