On April 18, 2025, SINO CHOICE IMP.&EXP. co., Ltd Foreign Trade Company successfully completed the task of shipping container truck parts to the African market. The container shipped this time is loaded with various truck accessories produced by Shaanxi Heavy Duty Truck Group, including bumper body, sunshade body, headlight assembly, A-pillar exterior panel, rearview mirror assembly, spoiler assembly, front cover, wiper arm, grille, front windshield, lower mirror assembly, boarding pedal cover and fender, and other key components. The models are diverse and the types are complete, fully meeting the diverse needs of the African market.
A container ship loaded with truck parts from SINOTRUK and SHACMAN brands set sail China, heading towards Lagos Port in Nigeria, Africa. This is SINO CHOICE IMP.&EXP. CO, The 15th batch of goods shipped by LTD (hereinafter referred to as "SINO CHOICE") to Africa in 2025 is also a key step in deepening its localization strategy in Africa. The container shipped this time is loaded with over 200 categories of truck accessories weighing a total of 28 tons, covering three major modules: exterior parts, functional parts, and power system accessories, accurately matching the full scenario needs of the African market from daily maintenance to vehicle upgrades.
Deep analysis of shipping list: Empowering full scene operation and maintenance of African trucks with technology
——From material innovation to scene adaptation, decoding the "African customization gene" of Chinese accessories
1、 Exterior Component System: Reshaping the Boundary between Vehicle Protection and Energy Efficiency
Bumper body (model: SHACMAN F3000-6X4）
Material Revolution:
DP980 high-strength steel skeleton: The yield strength reaches 980MPa, which increases the deformation resistance of traditional steel by 60%. In the 40km/h collision test, the energy absorption efficiency reaches 75%.
PP long glass fiber composite material outer cover: with a glass fiber content of 35%, the thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 3 × 10 ⁻⁵/℃, suitable for extreme temperature differences from -30 ℃ to 70 ℃, and the surface resistance to gravel impact grade meets ISO 20567-1 standard.
Scenario based design:
Bottom scratch resistant diversion structure: In response to the typical road conditions of basalt and gravel scattered throughout the sub Saharan region, a 6mm thick wear-resistant protective plate is added to reduce the frequency of chassis maintenance by 50%.
Modular quick release interface: allows African repair shops to complete replacement within 15 minutes, saving 80% of labor compared to welded bumpers.
Sunshade body (with anti UV coating)
Breakthrough in Optical Engineering:
Three layer composite structure:
Outer layer: Nano ceramic UV reflective film with a reflectivity of 92% (wavelength 280-400nm);
Middle: aerogel insulation layer, thermal conductivity 0.018W/(m · K);
Inner layer: anti-aging ABS base material, passing the 3000 hour xenon lamp aging test.
Thermal management measurement data: In the Agadez area of Niger (with a daily average temperature of 45 ℃), the measured temperature on the top surface of the cab decreased from 78 ℃ to 66 ℃, and air conditioning energy consumption decreased by 18%.
A-pillar exterior panel (lightweight aluminum alloy)
Materials and processes:
6-series aviation aluminum (6061-T6): using T6 heat treatment process, the yield strength is 276MPa, which is 30% lighter than traditional steel plates.
Biomimetic topology optimization: Based on typical wind load data in Africa (maximum instantaneous wind speed of 25m/s), a honeycomb reinforcement structure was generated through finite element analysis, resulting in a 22% increase in stiffness.
Economic benefits: Taking a heavy-duty truck with an annual mileage of 200000 kilometers as an example, reducing weight by 100kg can save about 400L/year of diesel, equivalent to a cost of about $320.
2、 Functional component system: defining new standards for safety and reliability
Headlight assembly (LED+lens technology)
Optical performance parameters:
Dual lens module: The low beam illumination width reaches 35m, and the effective distance of the high beam exceeds 300m, far exceeding the requirements of ECE R112 regulations.
Intelligent light type adjustment: The built-in gyroscope senses the vehicle's pitch angle and automatically adjusts the beam's pitch angle (within a range of ± 4 °) to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles.
African scenario verification: During a 6-month road test on the Mombasa Nairobi highway in Kenya (with 85% of the road sections without streetlights), the nighttime accident rate decreased by 41% year-on-year.
Rearview mirror assembly (wide-angle+heating function)
Details of technological innovation:
170 ° curved wide-angle lens: designed with a 7th order non spherical equation, eliminating blind spots within 15m and expanding the field of view by 25% compared to flat mirrors.
Graphene heating film: The mirror temperature rises from 25 ℃ to 45 ℃ within 3 minutes, and the defogging efficiency is 60% higher than traditional resistance wires, reducing power consumption to 35W.
Rainy season practical performance: In the rainy season test in the Congo Basin (with an average daily rainfall of 120mm), the mirror clarity remained above 90% for 99% of the time.
Wiper arm blade (silicone+carbon fiber skeleton)
Breakthrough in Materials Science:
Vapor deposition silicone layer: surface hardness reaches Shore A 75, friction coefficient is 0.25, and after simulating aging at 55 ℃/2000 hours, the tensile strength retention rate is greater than 95%.
T800 grade carbon fiber skeleton: with a specific strength of 3.5 × 10 ⁶ N · m/kg, which is 5 times that of traditional steel skeleton, and a fatigue life of over 5 million scraping cycles.
Extreme environmental adaptation: In tests conducted on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia (with an average annual wind speed of 9m/s and salt spray corrosion), the service life reached 18 months, which is 2.3 times that of competitors.
3、 Power accessory system: guarding the power heart of Africa
Turbocharger heat shield (MC11 engine specific)
Thermal management black technology:
Multi layer composite structure:
Outer layer: 0.5mm SUS310S stainless steel, reflectivity of 85%;
Middle: 8mm ceramic fiber felt, temperature resistant to 1200 ℃;
Inner layer: nano microporous aerogel, thermal conductivity 0.023W/(m · K).
Actual test results: Under the operating conditions of the Algerian desert, the surface temperature of the surrounding components of the turbine decreased from 205 ℃ to 190 ℃, and the expected turbine life was extended from 250000 kilometers to 400000 kilometers.
Air Filter (Desert Enhanced Edition)
Innovation of filtration system:
Three level progressive filtering:
Pre filtration layer: stainless steel wire mesh (aperture 2mm), intercepting particles larger than 500 μ m;
Main filter layer: Nano polarized meltblown cotton, with a filtration efficiency of 99.5% for 2-10 μ m particles;
Security layer: Composite non-woven fabric to prevent secondary pollution caused by filter material rupture.
Self cleaning design: Equipped with a centrifugal pre separator, it can separate 95% of sand particles larger than 50 μ m at an inlet flow rate of 1500m ³/h.
Economic verification: In the use of Mauritania's iron ore transportation fleet, the engine overhaul interval has been extended from 80000 kilometers to 150000 kilometers, with an average annual maintenance cost.
SINO CHOICE IMP.&EXP. co., Ltd has been deeply involved in the African market for many years, committed to meeting the needs of local truck maintenance and upgrading, and helping to improve transportation infrastructure and logistics efficiency in Africa. The company has won the trust and support of African customers through professional services, efficient operations, and reliable product quality. The truck parts shipped this time will effectively alleviate the tight supply of truck parts in the African market, promote the development of local automobile maintenance and upgrading businesses, and inject new impetus into the development of Africa's transportation industry.
SINO CHOICE IMP.&EXP. co., Ltd's products and services have gained extensive recognition and praise in the African market. Mohammed Al Maktoum, the esteemed Customer General Manager from the United Arab Emirates, has given high praise to SINO CHOICE's innovative 'Desert Filter': 'SINO CHOICE's Desert Filter has enabled our fleet to operate continuously for a remarkable period of 6 months without any malfunctions, even in the harsh and demanding conditions of mines located on the edge of the Sahara Desert. This is an achievement that European brands have never been able to accomplish before.' This commendation not only underscores the exceptional quality of SINO CHOICE products but also highlights their significant advantage in reliability when operating in extreme environments.
Grace Mwangi, the Chief Technician at a prominent Truck Repair Center in Kenya, has also expressed her high regard for SINO CHOICE's comprehensive service system: 'Their technical support team has been instrumental in enabling us to efficiently complete complex repairs even in the most remote villages, thanks to their innovative solutions. This truly demand-driven service model not only reduces our operating costs but also sets a new benchmark for truck repair services across the African continent.' By strategically optimizing the service network layout and bolstering localized technical support, SINO CHOICE has successfully extended its high-quality repair services to remote grassroots areas that were previously difficult to reach with traditional service models. This demonstrates the core value of technological inclusiveness and the company's commitment to making advanced technical services accessible to all.
As an automotive parts and service provider deeply involved in the African market, SINO CHOICE IMP.&EXP. co., Ltd has established a "full cycle quality service ecosystem" and built competitive barriers through five core areas: introducing strategic cooperation with Rheinland Laboratory in inspection and testing technology, and establishing a reliability testing matrix covering 23 types of automotive parts; The certification service team has 8 international system certification qualifications, including ISO/TS 16949; Participate in the development of three African regional automotive parts circulation standards and promote the establishment of regional technical specifications; The metrology center has passed CNAS certification, ensuring that the calibration accuracy of key equipment such as torque tools reaches an industry-leading level of ± 0.5%.
The container truck parts project sent to Africa this time is of great benchmark significance. This project not only broke the logistics efficiency record for large items in central Africa, but also helped the local technical team master the maintenance technology of heavy-duty truck transmission systems through the installation and training services provided.
To deepen the level of cooperation in the automotive industry between China and Africa, SINO CHOICE is continuously improving its regional service layout. It plans to collaborate with local partners in the next three years to plan and layout 12 technical service centers in key regions of Africa, and build a service network that is closer to market demand. In response to the unique climate environment in Africa, the company has innovatively developed a "tropical working condition adaptation" accessory system. The specially developed high-temperature resistant bearings have been verified on site, and their service life has been extended by 40% compared to conventional products, demonstrating excellent adaptability to complex environments.
At the level of service upgrade, enterprises are focusing on building an intelligent automotive aftermarket management platform, optimizing demand forecasting, warehousing logistics, and expert scheduling systems through data algorithms, and promoting the improvement of service response efficiency. This collaborative development model of "technological innovation+service sinking" not only reflects a profound understanding of the special needs of the African market, but also demonstrates the firm commitment of enterprises to support the sustainable development of regional transportation, and contributes to the upgrading of infrastructure and economic development in Africa.
