As China becomes the world’s biggest auto exporter, BYD and its peers are moving into shipping.
The crisis in the Red Sea is bringing uncertainty and additional costs for ships making the trip from China’s coastal provinces to the export markets of Europe. However, one vessel’s journey along this route in January was greeted with celebration: the maiden voyage of Chinese electric vehicle behemoth BYD’s first cargo ship.
The successful delivery of BYD Explorer No. 1 marks another milestone in the company’s quest for control over all levels of the automotive supply chain. With Chi
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